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Petaluma Veterinary Hospital
Petaluma, California

Veterinarian - Petaluma, CA

VeterinarianIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$200k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Who We Are

  • Associate Veterinarian
  • Petaluma Veterinary Hospital | Petaluma, CA (North Bay Area)Full-Time | Part-Time | Relief
  • Practice Great Medicine in a Hospital That Feels Like Home

Petaluma Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to join our close-knit, client-focused team. Housed in a charming historic building dating back to 1946, our small animal practice has proudly served the Petaluma community for over 75 years. Our philosophy is simple and sincere: we treat every pet like our own and every client like family.

This is an exceptional opportunity to practice high-quality, personalized medicine in a supportive environment that truly values work–life balance.

  • Why You’ll Love Practicing Here
  • Well-established small animal hospital with a loyal, long-term clientele
  • Cozy, family-oriented practice with a strong sense of teamwork
  • Average of 12–16 patients per day with 30-minute appointments
  • Two-doctor practice with a 1:2 doctor-to-technician/assistant ratio

Modern, Well-equipped Facility Including

  • 2–3 exam rooms
  • Fully equipped treatment area
  • Digital radiography (standard & dental)
  • Ultrasound
  • Dedicated surgical and dental suite
  • Paper-light practice using Cornerstone software
  • Schedule Designed for Balance
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • No weekends
  • Two consecutive days off
  • Shorter hours that support a sustainable, fulfilling career
  • Who We’re Looking For
  • A compassionate veterinarian who values client relationships and quality care
  • Experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Interest in practicing current, evidence-based medicine
  • A collaborative team player who enjoys a small-practice environment

If you’re looking for a practice where your work is valued, your schedule is respected, and your patients are treated like family, Petaluma Veterinary Hospital would love to meet you.

What's in It for You

Compensation & Benefits

  • We believe in recognizing and rewarding dedication, skill, and heart.
  • Base salary: $140,000–$200,000, depending on experience, schedule, and skill set
  • Quarterly production bonus w/ no negative accrual
  • Sign-on and/or relocation bonus available

Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • CE allowance and paid CE time
  • Professional dues and license reimbursement
  • Liability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mentorship and Professional Growth Support

Please send your resumes to Jose at jizarpate@vetcor.com.

Where We Are

Petaluma offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its welcoming community, beautiful surroundings, and vibrant local culture, the area provides:

  • Easy access to vineyards, hiking, and outdoor recreation
  • A relaxed lifestyle with a strong sense of community
  • Convenient proximity to the greater San Francisco Bay Area
  • It’s an ideal place to build a career—and a life.

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will provide high-quality, compassionate medical care to small animal patients in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, performing surgeries and dental procedures, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

The candidate should be a compassionate veterinarian with an interest in evidence-based medicine and a collaborative approach to patient care. While experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply for this position.

Key Skills

Small animal medicineSurgeryDentistryClient communicationCompassionate 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 ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$140k–$200kVeterinary Medicine median $163k (middle half $149k–$182k)69 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$154k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California262 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 75% no call · 45% no weekends44 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 (3,130 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Petaluma, CA at Petaluma Veterinary Hospital a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,130 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 16 employers
5
<$155k
4
$155k-180k
8
$180k-205k
6
$205k-230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
73% this job
Relocation assistance
68% this job
Loan repayment
5%

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
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Petaluma Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Services
Petaluma, California

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly production bonus w/ no negative accrual
Sign-on and/or relocation bonus available
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
CE allowance and paid CE time
Professional dues and license reimbursement
Liability coverage

Living in Petaluma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$842k≈ 6.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,869/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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