Veterinary Cardiologist
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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $150k–$185k)74 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 265 active | 3,169 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment386 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 998 in the last 30 days | 523 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 |
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