Veterinarian - Visalia, CA
Listed compensation
$150k-$170k
The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
Who We Are
Compassionate Veterinarian |Join Our Team at Caldwell Pet Hospital!|$50,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Are you a caring veterinarian looking to thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment? Caldwell Pet Hospital, located in the heart of sunny Central California, is excited to welcome a dedicated Veterinarian to our close-knit team.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or a recent graduate, we offer flexible opportunities—full-time, part-time, or relief positions available.
Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families, while enjoying a sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 as our way of saying thank you for choosing to grow with us!
Why Caldwell Pet Hospital?
For years, we’ve proudly served the Visalia community with high-quality veterinary care and genuine compassion. Our clinic offers a full range of services including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, and more. We value teamwork, client education, and patient comfort in everything we do.
Our hospital manager, a former veterinary technician with seven years at our clinic, brings experienced leadership to ensure smooth operations and a positive workplace culture.
- New grads and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply!
- No after-hours or overnight shifts—work-life balance matters to us.
- Work-Life Balance You’ll Love
At Caldwell Pet Hospital, we value your time both at work and at home. Saturdays are short days, Sundays are always closed, and we offer flexible scheduling options, including a 4-day work week, so you can enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
Live and Work in Beautiful Visalia, CA
Enjoy a lower cost of living without sacrificing quality of life in this charming Central California city. With a Mediterranean climate, proximity to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and just a 2-hour drive to the coast, Visalia is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore hiking, camping, or discover the local food scene, arts culture, and tight-knit community.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary: $150,000–$170,000+ (based on experience and skill set).
- Production-based bonuses.
- Sign-on bonus up to $50,000.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- CE allowance + paid CE days.
- Paid parental leave (birth/adoption).
- Licensing, dues, and liability coverage.
- FSA, EAP, staff discounts, referral bonuses.
- Exclusive perks: discounts on electronics, travel, entertainment, fitness, and more.
- At Caldwell Pet Hospital, we’ve built a supportive, wellbeing-focused culture where veterinarians can grow, thrive, and feel valued.
- Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career?
- Apply today and let’s start the conversation! Send your resume to Vanessa at vsanchez@vetcor.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care including preventative services, diagnostics, surgery, and dental procedures. Maintain a supportive team environment while focusing on client education and patient comfort.
Requirements
The position is open to both recent graduates and experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be dedicated to providing compassionate care and working effectively within a team-oriented clinic.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In California, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$163k (167 salary observations; 606 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 ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$170k | Veterinary Medicine median $170k (middle half $154k–$190k)78 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $163k median in California | $140k nationally (+16%)167 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$145k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 242 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment366 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,251 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Vet Cor | #8 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Visalia, CA at Vet Cor a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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