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Visalia, California

Veterinarian - Visalia, CA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

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 medicinePatient care

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).

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$170kVeterinary 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California242 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-onCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment366 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,251 in the last 30 days492 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 payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,083 Veterinary Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$145k
9
$145k-165k
5
$165k-185k
4
$200k
1
$210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
Relocation assistance
68% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Associate Veterinarian

Companion Pet Partners · Santa Cruz, California

$160k-$210k
#2

GP-Associate Veterinarian-Lincoln Hills Veterinary Hospital

Dvm Launch · Lincoln Hills, California

$140k-$200k
#3

Associate Veterinarian (Part-Time)- Bayside Animal Hospital

$140k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian - Panorama City, CA

$150k-$200k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.8
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Visalia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,839/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.8
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 · Visalia, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.