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Veritas Veterinary Partners
San Rafael, California

Veterinary Dentist-PESCM

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$300k

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Job Description

World Class Medicine.

Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards.

Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Build a Thriving Dental Service in One of Northern California's Premier Specialty Hospitals

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin (PESCM) is seeking a full-time Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Dental Specialist to lead and grow our dental service within one of Northern California's highly respected, growing 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate veterinary dental specialist who is excited not only to practice advanced dentistry and oral surgery, but also to help shape the future of a thriving service in a collaborative, specialty-driven environment. You'll join a highly skilled team of specialists and emergency clinicians dedicated to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, and continuous learning.

About Us

The Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin (PESCM) is part of the Veritas Veterinary Partners network of emergency and specialty hospitals. PESCM is the only emergency and specialty hospital in Marin County (north of San Francisco) and has proudly served the community since 1998. It has grown to become one of the largest emergency and specialty hospitals in the Bay Area, offering comprehensive specialty services and 24/7 emergency services.

In 2025, we moved into an expansive facility, custom-designed for our needs.

Our state-of-the-art facility has 15 exam rooms, 16 treatment tables, a large central ICU, 5 fully equipped surgery suites, Hallmarq MRI, 128 Slice CT Scanner, Fluoroscopy, two digital radiology units with horizontal beam capabilities, dedicated rooms for Endoscopy and Ultrasound, and staff wellness, all designed from a Fear Free perspective.

Our team consists of 15+ experienced Emergency doctors (many with 10+ years of experience), 3 Criticalists, 4 Internists, 3 Surgeons, 2 Radiologists, 2 Neurologists, 2 Cardiologists, 2 Oncologists, 2 Ophthalmologists, and an Anesthesiologist.

In addition to a regular stream of vet student externs, we also host a class of 4 rotating interns with associated didactics that are open to the whole hospital.

Our culture is collegial, collaborative, respectful, and fun, with many of our emergency doctors, specialists, and support staff having been with PESCM for several years.

The Opportunity

As our Veterinary Dental Specialist, you'll have the autonomy and support to build a legacy, grow a premier dental service, and make a lasting impact on patients and clients, while benefiting from an established referral network, strong hospital reputation, and a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and mentorship.

You Will Collaborate Regularly with Specialists In

  • Anesthesia
  • Oncology
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Emergency & Critical Care
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Base salary: $275,000–$300,000, depending on experience
  • Additional production-based compensation
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation bonus available
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licenses, dues, and professional memberships
  • Continuing Education allowance and dedicated CE time off
  • Mental health support through Talkspace
  • Basic life insurance plus voluntary insurance options
  • Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Paid time off to recharge and enjoy the Bay Area lifestyle

Location: PESCM is located at 1 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

To learn more about how PESCM can be your next career home, simply reach out to kaitlin.dickinson@veritasvetpartners.com.

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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Key Responsibilities

The Veterinary Dental Specialist will lead and grow the dental service at a premier specialty and emergency hospital. They will perform advanced dentistry and oral surgery while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialists.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Dental Specialist. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively in a high-quality, specialty-driven environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary dentistrySpecialty medicineEmergency medicineClinical leadership

Veterinary Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$288k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$275k–$300kVeterinarian median $163k (middle half $150k–$182k)94 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$260k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in California386 active4,640 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 70% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment386 active listings, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
68% this job
Visa sponsorship
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,582 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Veritas Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Eatontown, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licenses, dues, and professional memberships
Continuing Education allowance and dedicated CE time off
Mental health support through Talkspace
Basic life insurance plus voluntary insurance options
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
Paid time off

Living in San Rafael

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.24M≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,166/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.