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Newport Beach, California

Veterinarian - Newport Beach, CA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$170k-$200k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Who We Are

Newport Hills Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, high-performing team.

Our Values

We’re passionate about delivering top-tier medicine with integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our experienced support staff—some with over 20 years of tenure—create a fast-paced yet supportive environment where doctors can thrive and focus on what matters most: patient care.

Our Facility

Located in a bustling, upscale Newport Beach shopping center, our free-standing hospital is equipped with cutting-edge tools including digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, surgical laser, cryotherapy, and in-house culture capabilities. We also maintain an extensive pharmacy and partner closely with Antech Labs as one of their largest clients in Orange County.

With three veterinarians and 25 skilled support staff, we’re open 7 days a week and proud to serve a sophisticated clientele willing to invest in the best care. We bridge the gap between specialty and general practice, managing complex cases and long-term patient relationships.

Schedule: We offer a consistent full-time schedule that supports both quality care and work-life balance:

  • 4 scheduled workdays per week
  • Clinic days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM–6 PM, Saturday from 8 AM–3 PM
  • Surgeries are performed Monday through Friday between 12 PM–2:30 PM

Our Package

Comprehensive Benefits That Support You—In and Out of the Clinic

At Newport Hills Animal Hospital, we believe that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your personal wellbeing, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

  • Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
  • Competitive base salary of $170,000–$ 200,000 (Pro-Sal)
  • Generous Sign-On Bonus- $20,000.
  • Medical Coverage – Health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Plan for the future with confidence
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for life's challenges
  • Continuing Education (CE) Allowance – Fuel your professional growth and stay at the top of your field
  • Paid Vacation – Take the time you need to relax and recharge
  • Professional Dues & Liability Coverage – We cover the essentials so you can focus on what you do best
  • Relocation Assistance – Making your move smooth and stress-free
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Manage out-of-pocket medical expenses with ease
  • Paid Parental Leave – Whether you're welcoming a child through birth or adoption, as a birthing or non-birthing parent, you’ll have the time to cherish these special milestones
  • Competitive Referral Program – Help us grow our team and get rewarded
  • Family-Friendly, Supportive Culture – Be part of a workplace that values balance, compassion, and connection
  • Plus, Enjoy Exclusive Perks Through Our Employee Discount Program – Resources for Living:
  • Save on electronics, travel, entertainment, shopping, dining, and much more!
  • We’re here to support your success—professionally, personally, and everywhere in between.

Our Home

Newport Beach offers the perfect Southern California lifestyle—sunny beaches, coastal dining, outdoor activities, and a vibrant community, all just steps from your new workplace.

Job Requirements

  • Passion for patient care and client communication
  • Strong diagnostic and communication skills
  • Team-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and committed to growth

Enthusiastic About Practicing High-quality Medicine

Apply today to join our exceptional team. We look forward to meeting you! Please send your resume to Vanessa at vsanchez@vetcor.com

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will manage complex medical cases and perform surgeries while maintaining high-quality patient care. They will collaborate with a large support staff to provide comprehensive medical services to a sophisticated clientele.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong diagnostic and communication skills with a passion for high-quality veterinary medicine. The role requires a team-oriented professional who is committed to growth and effective client interaction.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic skillsSurgeryEmotional intelligenceInternal medicine

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 ~$185k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $167k 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
Listed pay$170k–$200kVeterinary 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~$167k 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$20k 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, 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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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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

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary $170,000–$200,000 (Pro-Sal)
$20,000 sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing Education (CE) allowance
Paid vacation
Professional dues and liability coverage

Living in Newport Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.14M≈ 18.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,364/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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