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Fair Oaks, California

Veterinarian - Fair Oaks, CA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Associate Veterinarian – Practice Great Medicine in Beautiful Fair Oaks, California!

Hazel Ridge Veterinary Clinic has served the pets and families of Fair Oaks, California for more than 40 years, building lasting relationships through compassionate care and exceptional medicine.

We’re looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative and supportive team, with full-time, part-time, and relief opportunities available.

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian or an early-career DVM looking to grow, we offer a welcoming environment where you can practice high-quality medicine, build meaningful client relationships, and feel like part of the family. We’d love to meet you and explore the opportunity that’s the right fit for you!

Why You'll Love Hazel Ridge Veterinary Clinic

Our practice combines the feel of a neighborhood hospital with the tools and support needed to practice excellent medicine.

Highlights Include

  • 30-minute appointments (40 minutes for more complex sick appointments)
  • Doctors average just 12–14 appointments per day, allowing time to build client relationships and practice thoughtful medicine
  • Dedicated technician assigned to each veterinarian
  • Two experienced RVTs assisting on surgery days
  • Paperless medical records
  • Recently refreshed hospital with new flooring and fresh paint throughout
  • Our Hospital
  • Our well-equipped small animal (dogs and cats) practice features:
  • Four spacious exam rooms
  • Surgical suite
  • Digital radiology
  • Dental radiology and dental equipment
  • Ultrasound capabilities
  • Treatment area
  • Separate dog and cat wards
  • Small isolation ward
  • No boarding or grooming, allowing our focus to remain on medical care
  • To provide even more advanced patient care, we partner with local specialists who come directly to our hospital when needed, including a:
  • Cardiologist
  • Board-certified surgeon

Radiologist for Advanced Ultrasound Services

This allows us to offer comprehensive care while maintaining continuity for our patients and clients.

A Team You'll Enjoy Working With

Our experienced, collaborative team enjoys supporting one another and creating a positive workplace where everyone contributes to exceptional patient care.

You'll Work Alongside

  • Three Registered Veterinary Technicians
  • A dedicated technician assigned to your appointments

Two RVTs Assisting During Surgery Days

We value teamwork, communication, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance while delivering outstanding veterinary medicine.

Giving Back to Our Community

  • Community involvement has always been an important part of who we are. We're proud to partner with organizations including:
  • River City Cat Rescue

Sierra Wildlife Rescue

Supporting local rescue efforts allows us to make a meaningful impact beyond our hospital walls.

We'd Love to Meet You

If you're looking for a hospital where you can practice quality medicine, enjoy a manageable schedule, collaborate with an experienced support team, and become part of a community that truly values its veterinarian, Hazel Ridge Veterinary Clinic may be exactly what you're looking for. Come grow with us—we can't wait to welcome you to the Hazel Ridge family!

What's in It for You

Compensation & Benefits

  • A pro-sal compensation model with a salary of $70,000+ (based on experience & schedule)
  • Production bonus with no negative accrual
  • CE allowance + CE PTO
  • Professional dues and liability coverage

Paid Vacation + Sick Time

Employee assistance program (EAP), growth opportunities, and so much more!

We are so proud of our practice and would love to tell you about our community-based approach to veterinary care! Apply today or send your resume to Vanessa at vsanchez@vetcor.com

Where We Are

Why You'll Love Living in Fair Oaks

  • Fair Oaks offers the charm of a small town with easy access to everything Northern California has to offer.
  • Location Highlights
  • Beautiful, tree-lined community along the American River Parkway
  • Miles of walking, running, and biking trails
  • Excellent kayaking, rafting, paddleboarding, and outdoor recreation
  • Historic Fair Oaks Village with unique shops, restaurants, and local events

Outstanding Farmers Markets and Community Festivals

  • Outstanding restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops nearby—including Temple Coffee, Mikuni Japanese Restaurant, and neighborhood favorites just steps from the clinic
  • Approximately 25 minutes from downtown Sacramento
  • About 2 hours to Lake Tahoe for skiing, hiking, and mountain adventures
  • Easy weekend trips to Napa Valley, San Francisco, and the Northern California coast

Fair Oaks offers an outstanding quality of life with beautiful neighborhoods, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation while remaining close to all the amenities of the Sacramento region.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care to dogs and cats while building lasting relationships with clients. Collaborate with a supportive team of technicians to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and maintain efficient clinic operations.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified veterinarians, ranging from early-career DVMs to experienced professionals. The role requires a commitment to compassionate care and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative hospital environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Small animal careClient communicationTeam collaborationMedical records management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In California, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$163k (167 salary observations; 606 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,493 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $150k (middle half $129k–$170k)460 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$163k median in California$140k nationally (+16%)167 state / 873 national salary observations
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California242 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment366 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,251 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Vet Cor#8 of 14 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,493 Veterinary listings), Top Employers work-life index, 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 - Fair Oaks, CA at Vet Cor a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,493 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 15 employers
8
<$140k
3
$140k-160k
10
$160k-180k
2
$180k
5
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
93% this job
401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
85% this job
Relocation assistance
63%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$160k-$210k
#2

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$140k-$200k
#3

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$140k-$200k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

Pro-sal compensation model with salary of $70,000+
Production bonus with no negative accrual
CE allowance + CE PTO
Professional dues and liability coverage
Paid vacation + sick time
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Growth opportunities

Living in Fair Oaks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$551k≈ 7.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,089/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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