Associate Veterinarian - San Jose
Listed compensation
$140k-$160k
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Job Description
At GoodVets, we believe veterinary medicine can be better – for doctors, teams, pets, and pet parents.
We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about delivering exceptional medicine, building trusted relationships with clients, and growing alongside a collaborative team.
This is an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a modern hospital where you'll be empowered to manage a diverse caseload, continuously develop your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and the people who love them. You'll work alongside experienced doctors and supportive hospital leaders who are committed to your growth and success.
What You'll Find at GoodVets
- Clinical autonomy and trust
- Modern hospitals and technology
- Collaborative, growth-minded teams
- Mentorship and professional development
- Unlimited CE and professional growth support
- Competitive compensation + production
Paid Parental Leave and Sabbatical Program
- If you're looking for more than your next job – if you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact on patients, people, and the future of veterinary medicine, we'd love to meet you.
- Dive into the details: View the full job description.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now or schedule a one-on-one conversation.
Compensation Range
$140,000—$160,000 USD
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will deliver high-quality medical care and manage a diverse caseload within a modern hospital environment. They are expected to build trusted relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with the veterinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must be passionate about veterinary medicine and committed to professional growth and clinical excellence. The role requires the ability to work in a collaborative, growth-minded team setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In California, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$164k (189 salary observations; 669 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 ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $140k–$160k | Veterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $153k–$185k)75 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $164k median in California | $140k nationally (+17%)189 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 218 active | 3,269 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 15% offer loan repayment341 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,270 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Good Vets
Benefits & Perks
Living in San Jose
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.29M≈ 9.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,582/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 110.4
- 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 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.