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WORK WITH THE STARWOOD EQUINE TEAM!

We are Currently Accepting Applications for

Associate Veterinarian - East Bay & Peninsula Teams

Veterinary Assistant/Technician - East Bay Team

Email Cover Letter & Resume

Submissions will be confidentially reviewed by  Kelly Zeytoonian, DVM, MBA, CERP

Associate Veterinarian

Starwood Equine Veterinary Services, Inc. is a full-service, seven doctor equine ambulatory practice that services many of Northern California’s preeminent equine communities.  We provide thorough, consistent, comprehensive veterinary care and health management planning services to our discerning and committed clientele.

Starwood Equine is looking for the right fit to support our current practice culture.  We emphasize collaboration within the practice and with owners, riders, trainers, and equine specialists to optimize our patients’ performance prevent their injuries, and maintain their overall wellness. Join a team that is reshaping the business model of equine practice:
  • Alternative Work Schedules (1,2,3,4, day work weeks currently)
  • Heavy Technician Utilization
  • Client Boundaries
  • Shared ER Coverage
  • 75-100k base salary (dependent on experience) with additional production bonuses 
  • Part-Time or Emergency Only Position are Options
  • ER Fees Paid Directly to Veterinarians
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Practice Owner is Co-Founder of Sustainability in Equine Practice Seminars (SEPSeminars.com) and Owner of Starwood Veterinary Consulting (starwoodveterinaryconsulting.com) Visit the websites if you'd like to get a sense of our values and priorities! 
 
Our patient base is predominantly performance horse with a healthy balance of pleasure horse and retired equines. An affluent and well-educated client demographic allows us to practice high-quality medicine while having the option of close collaboration with several haul-in facilities within two hours of our two locations in beautiful Woodside and the sunny East Bay hills.
 
To help provide the level of care that our clients have come to expect, all of our high-end work vehicles are fully equipped with top-of-the-line diagnostic and therapeutic equipment (wireless digital radiography, digital gastroscopy, ultrasound, regenerative medicine, and laser therapy to name a few). We boast an industry-leading electronic record system that minimizes paperwork and allows us ready access through the cloud, and affords convenience for our clients.  But our real advantage is our personnel. Associates with over 60 years of experience are supported by our skilled and seasoned technicians and office staff (2:1 ratio) and a continual roster of devoted externs.
 
We are seeking a qualified DVM with 2+ years of experience who is comfortable with all aspects of general practice, including emergency and dentistry.  NEW GRADUATES ARE ALSO WELCOME (ASK US ABOUT OUR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM!).  Additional certification in rehabilitation, acupuncture, and/or chiropractic is a plus. The ideal candidate enjoys working to improve, prides themselves on excellence, but doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
 
Let’s tailor a work schedule that optimizes your skill set while promoting ample time to enjoy the Bay Area! Along with a competitive base salary (75-100K depending on experience) and 401K, there is potential for performance-based compensation. Generous benefits also include CE, Uniform, PLIT, Licensing, Dental/Health/Vision Insurance, and new practice vehicles.
 
 The associate veterinarian we need will be a self-starter with a personality that fits the culture of Starwood Equine and the clients we serve.  We are not in a rush and want to make sure that the match works for us both. Alternative work schedules (1,2,3, and 4 day work weeks) are currently enjoyed by our associates and we are open to discussing a unique schedule that benefits everyone.   

Veterinary Assistant/Technician Position

In the field, employees will assist the veterinarian with procedures as needed and assist with daily maintenance of vehicle inventory. Employees are expected to maintain a professional communication style with both clients and veterinarians while at appointments. Field assistants must be capable of a large amount of physical activity as they will be physically active during examinations and when moving diagnostic equipment. 

Essential Functions the employee must be able to:
  • Frequently crouch in order to take radiographs, scrub wounds, and prepare for sterile procedures.
  • Assist doctors in maintaining supply stock on all vehicles. 
  • Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time during the drive between appointments, writing medical records, emailing clients, etc.
  • Work in all weather conditions.
  • Lunge a horse at the walk, trot, and canter. 
  • Frequently move up to 50lbs by moving diagnostic equipment (radiograph machine, gastroscopy unit, etc.) and manipulating horses (sedated horse head, legs, etc.)​
  • Confirm all necessary equipment and supplies for the day are packed on the truck. 
  • Provide service by maintaining superior cleanliness throughout the appointment and clean the work area prior to leaving a barn. 
  • Ensure all equipment is returned to the vehicle before leaving each appointment. 
  • Keep doctors on task and focused.
  • Maintain a positive attitude. 
  • Maintain communication with office and other staff members throughout the day.
  • Keep notes for future appointments, callbacks, and projects on Wunderlist and ezyVet.
  • Assist with office work as needed.
  • Update status of appointments in EzyVet, so the office is up to date in case of emergencies. 
*Registered Veterinary Employees are legally allowed to perform services individually under veterinary supervision. 
** Registered Veterinary Assistants are legally allowed to perform services under direct veterinary supervision. ​
Pay Range: $20/hr base, pay commensurate with experience 
Education requirements: RVT license (desired but not required), high school diploma, horse experience

Job Training: Please note that some initial training may be conducted on-site with our Woodside team
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    • TeleHealth
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