Veterinarian - South-Fontana, CA
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,144 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $70k–$120k | Veterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $129k–$170k)427 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 274 active | 3,170 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 936 in the last 30 days | 552 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 |
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.
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