Veterinary Cardiologist

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Small Animal Cardiologist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to advancing veterinary medicine.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat a variety of congenital and acquired cardiac conditions.
  • Perform and interpret ECGs, echocardiograms, and radiographs.
  • Collaborate with referring veterinarians to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Work alongside emergency and specialty veterinarians to provide multidisciplinary patient care.
  • Educate pet owners on diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term care.
  • Contribute to the development and growth of our specialty department.

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
  • Completion of a residency program in Small Animal Cardiology.
  • Board certification (or board eligibility) by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), Cardiology.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Dedication to high-quality, compassionate patient care.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and production-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Generous CE allowance and paid professional development.
  • Paid vacation time and sick leave.
  • A full-time surgery service with a boarded surgeon.
  • A full-time radiology service with a boarded radiologist.
  • A 24/7 ER with full-time ER doctors.
  • A culture of innovation and career growth in a supportive team environment.

A commitment to work-life balance and a team that values your well-being. We invest heavily in our teams & growth and development. We nurture an emotionally intelligent workplace and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance.

The opportunity to live and work in beautiful San Luis Obispo, with access to stunning outdoor recreation, a thriving food scene, and a vibrant community!

Join Our Team!

If you're a passionate Cardiologist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in San Luis Obispo County’s only comprehensive specialty and emergency hospital, while enjoying career fulfillment and work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information about Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, visit our website at cerroaltovet.com. For inquiries or to submit a confidential CV, email us at zswangler@cerroaltovet.com

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary cardiologySmall animal medicineEchocardiographyECG interpretationRadiograph interpretationPatient diagnosisTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationClient communicationEmergency veterinary care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $150k–$185k)74 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California265 active3,169 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment386 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings998 in the last 30 days523 the 30 days before (+91%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 17 employers
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<$105k
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$140k-175k
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2
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
Relocation assistance
55%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

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

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About Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Production-based bonuses
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous CE allowance
Paid professional development

Living in San Luis Obispo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.10M
Typical market rent
$2,968/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.6
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 · San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.