Associate Veterinarian – Exceptional Mentorship, Co
Listed compensation
$155k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Newport Harbor Animal Hospital | Full-Time | General Practice
Expected Annual Compensation: $155,000+ | Top Producers Earn Up to $350,000
We believe exceptional veterinary care deserves exceptional compensation, professional growth, and work-life balance.
- Expected annual compensation: $155,000+, including production-based earnings, with top-performing veterinarians earning up to $350,000 annually
- Guaranteed base salary: $130,000 annually, plus production-based compensation through our ProSal structure with no negative accrual
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Continuing education allowance and professional development opportunities
- Professional licensing and membership dues
- Individualized mentorship and clinical support
- Opportunities to expand your skills and pursue your professional interests
- A welcoming, collaborative environment with an experienced support team
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a veterinarian who loves what they do, takes pride in providing excellent patient care, and values being part of a team.
Our Ideal Colleague Is Someone Who
- Enjoys building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
- Values collaboration and open communication
- Is passionate about learning and practicing quality medicine
- Brings a positive attitude and a team-oriented approach
- Wants to grow professionally while contributing to a supportive hospital culture
Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are both encouraged to apply!
Come See What Makes Newport Harbor Different!
We know choosing the right hospital is about more than salary, equipment, or benefits. It's about finding a place where you feel supported, respected, and excited to come to work.
At Newport Harbor Animal Hospital, we're proud of the team we've built, the medicine we practice, and the relationships we've developed over nearly 80 years in our community.
We'd love for you to be part of our next chapter!
Interested in learning more? We'd welcome the opportunity to talk, answer your questions, or show you around our hospital.
Please send your resume or reach out directly to:
Dr. Kevin Ashbran – kashbran@gmail.com [kashbran@gmail.com]
Dr. Sarah Wind – sarahwinddvm@gmail.com [sarahwinddvm@gmail.com]
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary medical care to patients while building meaningful relationships with clients. Collaborate effectively with the support team to maintain the hospital's standards and culture.
Requirements
The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who are passionate about quality medicine. Candidates must value teamwork, open communication, and professional growth.
Key Skills
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 ~$253k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $228k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 48 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 71% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $155k–$350k | Veterinary Medicine median $170k (middle half $155k–$190k)70 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$228k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 270 active | 3,172 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 71% no call · 56% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment391 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 948 in the last 30 days | 550 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Costa Mesa
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.36M≈ 8.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,121/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 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.