Veterinarian

Weekend Warrior Veterinarian (ER/Urgent Care)

Love emergency medicine but want more control over your schedule?

Adobe Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Weekend Warrior Veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys urgent care and emergency medicine—all while enjoying a predictable work schedule.

We are hiring a veterinarian to work any combination of Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday with your choice of:

• 2-day, 3-day, or 4-day schedule
• 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Whether you're looking for extended weekends, a reduced workweek, or a consistent weekend-focused schedule, we'll work with you to build the right fit.

Why Adobe Animal Hospital?

Since 1964, Adobe Animal Hospital has been a trusted name in the Bay Area, providing exceptional care to companion animals and exotic pets. We proudly operate two respected hospitals in Los Altos and Los Gatos, offering comprehensive wellness care, urgent care, emergency medicine, advanced surgery, and specialty services.

Adobe Los Altos (19 doctor team)

• Award-winning hospital design
• 18 exam rooms
• 24/7 ICU
• 3 surgical suites
• 3-station dental suite
• 2 ultrasound rooms
• High-volume urgent care and emergency caseload
• Advanced diagnostics and surgical capabilities

Adobe Los Gatos (4 doctor team)

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Sick pet appointments
• Ultrasound and endoscopy
• Surgery and dentistry
• Strong continuity of care with support from our Los Altos emergency hospital

From puppyhood through the senior years, our hospitals provide exceptional care every step of the way.

A Truly Unique Practice

One of the things that makes Adobe different is our Open Hospital Policy.

Pet parents are welcomed into the hospital alongside their pets throughout much of their visit. This unique approach builds trust, reduces patient stress, strengthens client relationships, and creates a rewarding experience for our veterinary team.

Support, collaboration, mentorship, and kindness are the foundations of everything we do.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced veterinarian with a background or strong interest in:

• Emergency Medicine
• Urgent Care
• Surgery
• High-quality client communication
• Collaborative team medicine

You'll thrive here if you enjoy a busy, exciting caseload and value building long-term relationships with both patients and their families.

Our doctors regularly manage:

• Urgent care cases
• Walk-in emergencies
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• Internal medicine

Interested in expanding your skills? We also offer opportunities to develop expertise in:

• Ultrasound
• Dentistry
• Exotic animal medicine

We believe learning never stops and actively support continued education, mentorship, and professional growth.

Our Values in Action

Collaboration: Work alongside an outstanding team of experienced doctors with diverse interests. We believe in sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and helping every veterinarian reach their full potential.

Sustainability: Practice medicine with exceptional technician and assistant support. If you enjoy mentoring others, you'll find a team eager to learn and grow.

Innovation: We continually invest in advanced technology, including telemedicine, modern diagnostics, and innovative client education. Interested in teaching? We'd love to help you host educational seminars for clients or the community.

Compassion: Everything we do starts with compassion—for our patients, their families, and each other.

Compensation

Salary: starting range of $150,000–$200,000 annually (flexible based on experience, skills, and selected schedule)

Personalized Bonus Package: We customize every offer and may include:

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Additional incentive packages based on individual needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• $3,300 annual Continuing Education allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discounts on veterinary services
• Relocation assistance available
• Strong mentorship and career development opportunities

Build the Schedule You Want. Practice the Medicine You Love.

If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for the excitement of urgent care and emergency medicine without sacrificing work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.

Join Adobe Animal Hospital and create a weekend schedule that works for you while making a meaningful impact on pets and the families who love them.