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Redwood Animal Hospital
Castro Valley, California

Veterinarian - Castro Valley, CA

Veterinarian Above average in VeterinaryNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$170k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Redwood Animal Hospital as a Veterinarian – 4-Day Week, Sign-On Bonus, Castro Valley CA in Castro Valley, CA, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $140K - $170K
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Pro-sal compensation model with no negative accrual
  • Production bonus
  • Sign-on and/or relocation bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer support
  • CE allowance
  • Professional dues reimbursement and liability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Redwood Animal Hospital in Castro Valley, CA, US.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets in a collaborative hospital environment. Engage in clinical leadership, mentoring staff, and contributing to the hospital's growth and medical standards.

Requirements

The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian capable of practicing high-quality medicine. Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work effectively within a multi-doctor team are required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryDentistryUltrasoundDigital radiographyLaboratory diagnosticsFear Free handlingPatient careMedical directionExotic animal care

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k 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 General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

General Practice pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 16 employers

Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
78% this job
Relocation assistance
67% this job
Loan repayment
22%

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Work-life snapshot

5.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary

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About Redwood Animal Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Castro Valley, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Pro-sal compensation model with no negative accrual
Production bonus
Sign-on and/or relocation bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer support
CE allowance
Professional dues reimbursement and liability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)