Veterinarian

Kensington Veterinary Hospital

About You

You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to uphold high standards of medical excellence and foster collaboration within our team environment.  Mentorship is available with interest in growing surgical skills.

Kensington Veterinary Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Kensington Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About The Hospital

Kensington Veterinary Hospital is a small animal practice located in Kensington focusing on pet wellness, sick exams, vaccinations, working with our local shelter, spays, neuters, and more. Our hospital has a collaborative team, focused on patient care, and friendly atmosphere.  Our community is very dog friendly, our clients are committed to overall care of their family dog and cat.  We pride ourselves on proactive approaches as a team, compassion, and high standards of medical excellence.

We are open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Serving Kensington, Albany, El Cerrito, and Berkeley.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community — all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!  

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community. 

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.  

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. 

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

About Kensington Veterinary Hospital

Vet-founded and Austin-born, we have expanded to over 380 partner hospitals in neighborhoods across the nation, united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. You’re invited to join something remarkable. Join a Thrive partner hospital and team who is deeply rooted in your local community. Each maintain their unique identity, while benefiting from our extensive resources. Experience the best of both worlds; a genuine local feel backed by cutting-edge technology, advanced training, and seamless collaboration. Thrive in your career with our support. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background, can be heard, respected and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.

Connections working at Kensington Veterinary Hospital