Job Description
Bayhill Equine is seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Equine Veterinarian to join our high-caliber, sports medicine-focused ambulatory team located on the stunning San Francisco Peninsula. Bayhill Equine is a 3 associate, 1 intern solely ambulatory practice. We have years of experience caring for elite equine athletes, serving a loyal client base in disciplines including hunter/jumper, dressage, eventing, reining, and pleasure riding.
If you’re passionate about performance horse medicine, thrive in a collaborative team culture, and are eager to grow your career alongside top-tier practitioners, this is the opportunity for you.
Why Join Bayhill Equine?
- Reputation for Excellence: A trusted name in equine sports medicine for over three decades.
- Active Intern Program: Work with and mentor yearly intern as part of our commitment to teaching and career development.
- Each associate is designated:
• A veterinary technician
• A fully equipped practice vehicle (Infiniti or Rivian)
• Diagnostic and treatment equipment including: ultrasound, digital radiograph, shockwave, Sleip account
- Other modern Tools & Therapies: Including regenerative laser therapy, Alpha2EQ, PRP, IRAP, ProStride, and acupuncture.
- Unbeatable Location: Based near San Francisco with access to the coast, Napa Valley, redwood forests, and world-class equestrian venues.
Your Role
- Deliver ambulatory veterinary services focused on sports medicine, lameness evaluation, diagnostic imaging, preventative medicine, and rotating emergency care that is split amongst 3 doctors.
- Provide high-touch client communication and develop long-term partnerships with owners, trainers, and barns.
- Collaborate with your fellow associates, intern, techs, and referral hospitals to support comprehensive case management.
- Share your clinical expertise and ideas to help drive innovation and elevate patient care.
Your Qualifications
- A licensed DVM or VMD (or eligible for California licensure).
- Internship-trained (required) with at least one year of equine clinical experience (preferred).
- Experienced and passionate about equine sports medicine and performance horse care.
- A strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a desire to mentor others.
- Comfortable with an ambulatory-only practice model.
- Aware of and adaptable to the high cost of living in California (we structure compensation accordingly).
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: Starting at $120,000+, commensurate with experience.
- Production Bonus: 26% production-based compensation on invoiced revenue.
- Relocation Support: Case-by-case relocation assistance and potential signing bonus.
- Health Benefits: Medical and dental insurance coverage.
- Retirement: IRA with employer match.
- Continuing Education: Generous annual CE stipend and 12 days paid time off.
- Professional Dues: Coverage of AAEP, AVMA, CVMA, and CA state licensure.
- Practice Vehicle: Company-provided Infiniti or Rivian, fully equipped.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Opportunities to mentor interns and grow into leadership roles.
About Bayhill Equine
At Bayhill Equine, we combine cutting-edge sports medicine with a personalized and collaborative approach to case management. We are a close-knit team that includes a board-certified sports medicine veterinarian and highly experienced veterinarians with extensive training in sports medicine, including FEI competitions. Our team has built deep relationships with local referring hospitals and academic institutions. We take pride in our culture of mentorship, innovation, and work-life balance.
Ready to Join a Practice Trusted by Champions?
Submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to learn more about this opportunity to grow your equine veterinary career in one of the most vibrant regions of the country.
Bayhill Equine – Trusted by Champions. Rooted in Community. Committed to Equine Excellence.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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