Holistic Veterinary Care
Founded by Dr. Gary Richter, a nationally recognized leader in integrative veterinary medicine, Forbes Veterinary Advisor, and author of The Ultimate Pet Health Guide, Holistic Veterinary Care has spent years building something genuinely rare. We're the only clinic in Oakland with a dedicated rehabilitation center for pets, and the only practice in the Bay Area equipped with a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.
Now part of the VetnCare community, we're backed by a growing network of hospitals that share our commitment to advanced, high-quality care, while fully preserving the culture and clinical identity that makes this place what it is.
This isn't your typical general practice position. As our Rehab Veterinarian, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team and you'll lead rehabilitation consultations, deliver hands-on physical therapy, and contribute to a caseload that spans integrative medicine, regenerative treatments, and emerging therapies most practices simply don't offer.
New rehabilitation consultations are scheduled for 60 minutes, giving you the time to do the work right. The pace here is intentional, closer to a specialty referral environment than a high-volume GP, so you can focus on quality care without the chaos. You'll also see general practice cases including wellness visits, diagnostics, bloodwork, radiography, dentistry, and sedated procedures, so your skills stay broad even as your specialty deepens
The Role: Associate Veterinarian
This is more than just an associate veterinarian position — it's an invitation to grow into an integrative practitioner alongside a nationally recognized leader in the field, with access to therapies and mentorship you won't find anywhere else in the Bay Area.
You Will:
About Our Hospital
Modalities & Services Available On-Site:
Our Team:
You'll work alongside Dr. Gary Richter, a rehab-focused veterinarian, a part-time human physical therapist certified in veterinary rehabilitation, a part-time acupuncturist, and a part-time chiropractor — several with backgrounds in human healthcare and specialized veterinary training. Hiring here is shaped as much by cultural fit as clinical skill: we're a collaborative, low-drama, patient-first group, and that matters.
What You Bring:
Our Culture & Values
Our clients come to us because they're looking for more than a standard visit — and our team shows up every day to meet that. We believe in thoughtful, unhurried care, open communication, and genuinely investing in our people. Dr. Richter is personally invested in mentoring the right candidate — if you're someone who wants to grow past the edges of conventional veterinary medicine, with a team as committed to your development as they are to their patients, we'd love to connect.
Schedule
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Full-time, 5 days/week preferred (4x10 schedules open to discussion for the right person).
What We Offer
VetnCare was founded in 2012 with a simple yet powerful vision, to create a community of veterinary hospitals that deliver next-level care, next-door. What started as a passion for helping pets has grown into a thriving community of 13 veterinary hospitals across Northern California.
We believe that exceptional pet care starts with exceptional people. That’s why we invest in our teams, providing the professional mentorship, training, and resources they need to grow and thrive. Behind the scenes, our centralized support team—including operations, HR, finance, IT, and marketing —ensures that our hospitals run smoothly, allowing our clinical teams to focus on what they do best: provide exceptional veterinary care.
When you join VetnCare - whether as a team member or a pet parent - you become part of a community that comes together with a shared purpose: to elevate veterinary care for pets and the people who care for them.
