Veterinarian - El Cerrito, CA
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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$180k | Veterinary 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 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: 80% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | 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 - 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.
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