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Ceres Veterinary Clinic
Ceres, California

Veterinarian - Ceres, CA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$170k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Who We Are

Associate Veterinarian – Ceres Veterinary ClinicCeres, California

Ceres Veterinary Clinic is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a compassionate, collaborative Associate Veterinarian to our team! Whether you're seeking full-time (30+ hours) or part-time, we’re flexible and ready to build a role that fits your professional goals.

About Us

We’re a community-based practice with an incredibly loyal client base that truly values the relationships we build with their pets and families. Our hospital is supported by a long-tenured, highly experienced staff who work together like family. We celebrate together too — birthdays, holidays, potlucks, team outings, and even an annual Easter egg hunt are all part of our culture.

Our veterinarian brings a robust veterinary background and is a strong, supportive leader who believes in teamwork, mentorship, and high-quality medicine delivered with heart. We’re also proud to serve as the go-to veterinary provider for city animal services, while offering discounted care to local shelters and rescue organizations. Giving back to our community is at the core of who we are.

Our Hospital

  • Remodeled in 2019, our clinic is modern, well-equipped, and designed for efficient, high-quality care. All services are performed in-house, including:
  • Full diagnostic lab capabilities
  • Digital radiology
  • Ultrasound
  • Complete surgical suite
  • Dedicated dental suite — including an RVT with advanced dentistry expertise

We see dogs and cats, but we’re also excited to expand services based on the interests and skills a new veterinarian brings. If you have a niche or passion area, we want to support it.

We’re also fortunate to have consistent, loyal relief veterinarians who are invested in our mission and help ensure excellent continuity of care.

What We’re Looking For

We’re Seeking a Veterinarian Who

  • Values strong client relationships and community involvement
  • Enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Is open to mentorship or enjoys mentoring others
  • Has an interest in surgery, dentistry, exotics, or a special focus area (not required — just a plus!)

What We Offer

  • Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
  • Supportive, experienced support staff
  • Opportunities to grow and develop new services
  • A positive, close-knit workplace culture
  • The chance to make a real impact in a community that truly appreciates its veterinary team

If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and your team feels like family, Ceres Veterinary Clinic might be the perfect fit. We’d love to meet you!

What's in It for You

Compensation & Benefits

  • A pro-sal compensation model with a salary of $150,000 - $170,000 (based on experience & schedule)
  • Production bonus paid quarterly with no negative accrual
  • Signing and/or relocation bonus available
  • 401(k) contribution
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • CE allowance + CE PTO
  • Professional dues and liability coverage

Paid Vacation + Sick Time

Employee assistance program (EAP), growth opportunities, and so much more!

We are so proud of our practice and would love to tell you about our community-based approach to veterinary care. Apply today! Please send your resumes to Jose at Jizarpate@vetcor.com.

Where We Are

Location Perks

Ceres Offers Small-town Warmth with Big-city Access

  • 1.5 hours to San Francisco
  • 2 hours to the beach
  • Close to hiking, national parks, and California wine country

You can enjoy a lower cost of living while still having weekend access to some of the best destinations in the state.

Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care, including surgery and diagnostics, to dogs and cats. They will also foster strong client relationships and collaborate with a supportive, experienced team to maintain the clinic's community-based standards.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be a collaborative veterinarian with an interest in surgery, dentistry, or specialized focus areas. A commitment to mentorship and community involvement is highly valued for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineClient relationsAnimal care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 45 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,582 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$170kVeterinary Medicine median $163k (middle half $149k–$182k)69 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$145k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California262 active3,145 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 44% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment383 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,582 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 17 employers
5
<$145k
4
$145k-170k
5
$170k-195k
6
$195k-220k
4
$220k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 17 employers
CME allowance
87% this job
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
70% this job
Relocation assistance
65% this job
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian Medical Leader

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Folsom, California

$140k-$224k
#2

Hospital Medical Leader - Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Los Angeles, California

$140k-$224k
#3

Hospital Veterinarian

$104k-$220k
#4

Senior Veterinarian

$120k-$220k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Ceres Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Services
Ceres, California

Benefits & Perks

Production bonus paid quarterly with no negative accrual
Signing and/or relocation bonus available
401(k) contribution
Medical, dental, vision insurance
CE allowance + CE PTO
Professional dues and liability coverage
Paid vacation + sick time
Employee assistance program (EAP)

Living in Ceres

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$425k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,639/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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