Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$180K - $240K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Relocation bonus
- Signing bonus
- Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation
- Fun Working Environment
- Interact with Pets
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to join the team at our successful URGENT CARE clinic. You will primarily diagnose and treat dogs and cats. Daily responsibilities will include performing surgeries, treating wounds, prescribing medications, and spaying/neutering. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine examinations
- Diagnose illnesses and recommend treatment
- Perform surgeries including dental, ophthalmic, and orthopedic
- Perform spay and neuter surgeries
- Prescribe medication
- Advise pet owners on preventative healthcare, nutrition, and overall pet well-being
- Update client records - Ezyvet
Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
Previous work experience as a veterinarian. 1 year experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and anesthesia procedures
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex medical concepts in simple terms
- Problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$210k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $190k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Alta Animal Hospital a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 96 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 96 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Clovis
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $447k≈ 2.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,349/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.2
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.