Veterinarian - San Rafael, CA
Listed compensation
$130k-$145k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join Marin Pet Hospital as a Veterinarian – No Weekends, 4-Day Week in San Rafael, California, United States. Who we are: Build your future with a hospital rooted in experience, community, and purpose at Marin Pet Hospital in beautiful San Rafael, CA! We are seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice in Marin County’s North Bay.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $130K - $145K
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Production bonus paid quarterly with no negative accrual
- Potential sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- CE allowance
- Paid vacation
- Professional dues and liability coverage
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Marin Pet Hospital in San Rafael, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care for small animals, including performing surgeries and dental procedures. They will also collaborate with a skilled veterinary team and external specialists to ensure comprehensive case management.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian with strong surgical and dental skills. The role requires a commitment to community-centered care and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative hospital environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
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 ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - San Rafael, CA at Marin Pet Hospital a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,453 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 85 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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- No weekends
- No nights