Veterinarian - Ontario, CA
Listed compensation
$130k-$160k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
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Job Description
Who We Are
Mountain Avenue Animal Hospital | Ontario, CA
Mountain Avenue Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate, enthusiastic Associate Veterinarian to their dedicated team of veterinary professionals!
If you’re passionate about practicing thoughtful medicine, building meaningful relationships with clients, and providing exceptional care to every patient who walks through your doors, we’d love to meet you. This is an opportunity to join a team committed to compassionate, personalized veterinary care for dogs and cats throughout the Ontario community.
Our Values
At Mountain Avenue Animal Hospital, patient care comes first. Their philosophy is centered around compassionate hearts, gentle hands, kind words, and superior care. The team is dedicated to creating positive experiences for both pets and their families while delivering high-quality veterinary medicine.
We’re looking for a veterinarian who shares that same passion for patient care, client communication, teamwork, and continued growth in veterinary medicine.
Our Facility
Mountain Avenue Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats, with services spanning wellness and preventive medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, dermatology and allergy care, laser therapy, nutrition, and surgery.
The hospital also offers a variety of surgical procedures, including soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery, providing an opportunity for veterinarians to utilize and continue developing a broad range of clinical skills.
Our Package
We take employee wellbeing seriously and offer a comprehensive package designed to support you both personally and professionally.
Compensation & Schedule
- $130,000–$160,000+ annual salary, based on experience, skill set, and practice type
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Full-time, 40-hour work week with a 4/10 schedule
- Relocation assistance
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- CE allowance
- Paid vacation
- Professional dues and liability coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid parental leave for eligible team members, including welcoming a child through birth or adoption
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Employee discounts on products and services
- Competitive employee referral program
Our Home
Located in Ontario, California, Mountain Avenue Animal Hospital serves pets and families throughout the local community and surrounding Inland Empire. Ontario offers convenient access to the greater Southern California region while providing a vibrant community for both work and life.
Job Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program.
- California veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Loyal, compassionate, and passionate about patient care and client communication.
- Excellent diagnostic abilities paired with strong communication skills.
- Dedicated to providing high-quality medicine and taking pride in your work.
- Values collaboration, teamwork, and a positive hospital environment.
- Emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and committed to building strong relationships with clients and teammates.
- Truly values patient care and has a strong desire to grow professionally.
- Enthusiastic about veterinary medicine and committed to continued learning and development.
Apply today and come join our TEAM! We’re excited to connect with veterinarians who want to make a difference in the lives of pets, their families, and their community. Please send your resumes to Jose at jizarpate@vetcor.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care for dogs and cats, including wellness exams, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. They are expected to build strong relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with the hospital team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program and possess a valid California veterinary license. Strong diagnostic abilities, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In California, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$163k (167 salary observations; 606 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,493 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k–$160k | Veterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $129k–$170k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $163k median in California | $140k nationally (+16%)167 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$131k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 223 active | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 15% offer loan repayment346 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Vet Cor | #8 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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