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Vet Cor
El Cerrito, California

Veterinarian - El Cerrito, CA

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$180k

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Friday3-day weekWeekdays only

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Job Description

Who We Are

Veterinarian Opportunity – El Cerrito Veterinary Care | East Bay, CA

El Cerrito Veterinary Care is a modern, full-service hospital serving pets and families throughout the East Bay, including El Cerrito, Berkeley, Oakland, and surrounding communities. We are proud to deliver high-quality medical, dental, surgical, and diagnostic care in a collaborative, supportive environment where both our patients and our team members thrive.

ECVC is the kind of hospital where you’ll find a welcoming team, strong leadership, and a schedule that supports work-life balance—without after-hours or on-call shifts.

  • Why El Cerrito Veterinary Care Stands Out
  • Established, community-focused hospital with a loyal and diverse East Bay clientele
  • Recently refreshed with a light remodel, including new paint and updated flooring, creating a bright, welcoming environment
  • Skilled, experienced support staff that allows doctors to practice efficiently and confidently
  • Modern equipment and a commitment to high-quality medicine
  • Collaborative culture that values communication, mentorship, and continued growth
  • No weekends, no after-hours, and no on-call responsibilities

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and enjoy life outside of work, we’d love to connect.

What's in It for You

  • Schedule & Compensation
  • 4-day or 3-day work week (4/10s or 3/10s) for true work-life balance
  • Tues - Fri schedule available (Fridays are a must!)
  • Base salary of $150,000–$180,000 annually based on experience and schedule
  • Production bonus with no negative accrual
  • Sign-on and/or relocation bonus available
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company support
  • Generous CE allowance and CE time off
  • Paid time off + sick time
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Benefits Designed to Support Your Wellbeing

We’re incredibly proud of the supportive culture we’ve cultivated and the high-quality medicine we deliver here at El Cerrito Veterinary Care. We’d love the opportunity to share more about what makes our practice special and how you could be part of our team!

Apply today or send your resume directly to Vanessa at vsanchez@vetcor.com. We look forward to connecting with you!

Where We Are

Why You’ll Love the East Bay

  • Located along Interstate 80 with convenient access to BART and public transportation, El Cerrito offers an easy commute and the best of Northern California living. Enjoy:
  • A close-knit, peaceful community atmosphere
  • Immediate access to Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco
  • Outdoor recreation, waterfront parks, and scenic Bay views
  • A vibrant food, arts, and cultural scene just minutes away

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical, dental, surgical, and diagnostic care to pets. Work collaboratively with the hospital team to support patients and clients.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal education, licensing, or experience requirements. It seeks a veterinarian interested in practicing high-quality medicine and contributing to a collaborative, supportive team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineMedical CareDental CareSurgical CareCollaboration

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 ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k 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 score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$180kVeterinary Medicine median $150k (middle half $129k–$170k)460 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~$149k 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: 80% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia 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 - El Cerrito, CA at Vet Cor a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

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

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

Base salary $150,000–$180,000
Production bonus with no negative accrual
Sign-on and/or relocation bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company support
Generous CE allowance and CE time off
Paid time off + sick time
Professional liability coverage

Living in El Cerrito

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.14M≈ 7.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,551/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
43 min
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.

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