Veterinarian - South-Fontana, CA

Veterinarian 8.3 Work-LifeNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$120k

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Job Description

Who We Are

Prestige Animal Hospital South in Fontana, CA is looking to welcome a part-time Associate Veterinarian to our amazing team!

If you're looking for flexibility, a supportive team, and a practice where people genuinely enjoy working together, we'd love to meet you. We are a close-knit, experienced team that works hard, supports one another, and believes veterinary medicine is truly a team effort.

Our Values

We are caring, collaborative, welcoming, and always willing to jump in and help one another. We take pride in our hospital, our patients, and each other—and yes, we love to joke around and have a little fun along the way!

  • Our Facility: Our spacious two-story hospital is AAHA-accredited and well equipped with:
  • 4 treatment rooms and a dedicated surgical suite
  • Isolation room and separate cat ward
  • Spacious treatment area
  • Digital X-ray and dental X-ray
  • Ultrasound and cold laser
  • In-house laboratory station
  • Dedicated dental wet table
  • 4 large runs for our larger canine patients

Our caseload is approximately 40% cats, 30% small dogs, and 30% large dogs, with doctors seeing approximately 13–15 patients per day depending on surgery and walk-in volume. We are also happy to accommodate walk-ins when possible and support local animal welfare through rescue partnerships and community spay/neuter programs.

Our Team

You'll be joining 6 veterinary assistants, 2 primary DVMs, and 2 relief DVMs who genuinely work together. We don't believe in "that's not my job"—everyone contributes, supports one another, and helps keep the hospital running smoothly. Our team has been together for years, and we are excited to welcome someone new into our hospital family.

  • Our Schedule: This is a part-time opportunity with flexibility based on your availability.
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM — Surgery day
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Potential additional day on Monday or Friday
  • Monday may also be a surgery day
  • No after-hours or on-call requirements

Part-Time Benefits Include

  • $70,000–$120,000 annualized compensation, based on experience and schedule
  • Pro-sal or straight salary
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Discounted Products and Services
  • Continuing Education Stipend
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • New Graduates Welcome!

We are open to new graduates and committed to providing the support needed to help you feel comfortable and confident as you grow. We can accommodate additional appointment time and provide hands-on support as needed.

Our Home: Located in Fontana, CA, in the Inland Empire, our community offers easy access to everything Southern California has to offer, along with fun local events including summer car shows and downtown vendor events.

Job Requirements

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
  • California veterinary license or eligibility for licensure
  • Passion for patient care and client communication
  • Strong diagnostic and communication skills
  • Collaborative, dependable, and team-oriented
  • Someone who takes pride in their work and brings positive energy to the team
  • A good sense of humor is always welcome!

If you're looking for a part-time opportunity with a supportive, experienced, and genuinely fun team, we'd love to hear from you!

Come join the Prestige Animal Hospital South family—we look forward to meeting you! please send your resumes to Jose at jizarpate@vetcor.com

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to patients, including performing surgeries and managing walk-in appointments. The role involves working collaboratively with a team of veterinary assistants and other DVMs to maintain hospital operations and support community animal welfare programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and possess a valid California veterinary license or eligibility for licensure. Strong diagnostic, communication, and team-oriented skills are required, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Diagnostic SkillsCold Laser TherapyLaboratory AnalysisTeamworkCollaborationSpay/Neuter Procedures

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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 Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.3 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,144 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$70k–$120kVeterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $129k–$170k)427 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California274 active3,170 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 86% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings936 in the last 30 days552 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,144 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - South-Fontana, CA at Prestige Animal Hospital - South Fontana a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,144 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 12 employers
2
<$100k
3
$100k-135k
4
$135k-170k
6
$170k-205k
1
$210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 12 employers
Sign-on bonus
87%
CME allowance
87% this job
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Relocation assistance
60%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.3
Better work-life than 90% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,144 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Benefits & Perks

Professional Liability Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
529 Savings Plan
Discounted Products and Services
Continuing Education Stipend
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Living in Fontana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$589k≈ 8.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,191/mo≈ 55% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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