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Castro Valley, California, United States

Veterinarian - Castro Valley, CA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$170k

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

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Job Description

Who We Are

Experienced Veterinarian Opportunity – Redwood Animal Hospital | Castro Valley, CA

Redwood Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced, collaborative veterinarian who is passionate about practicing high-quality medicine in a well-established, community-trusted hospital. As the largest and oldest veterinary facility in Castro Valley, we offer the stability of a longstanding reputation with the support of a modern, well-equipped practice.

Why Experienced Veterinarians Choose Redwood

  • Established leader in the Castro Valley community for decades, with a loyal and appreciative client base
  • Providing the highest quality of care throughout our patients’ lives which establishes a permanent bond between our clients & our fantastic staff
  • Large, multi-doctor hospital with strong support staff and experienced technicians
  • State-of-the-art equipment, including in-house laboratory, ultrasound, digital radiography, tonometry, comprehensive dental suite, and advanced surgical capabilities
  • Opportunity to practice the best medicine across dogs, cats, and most exotic pets
  • Emphasis on Fear Free–inspired handling and a low-stress environment for patients and team members
  • Collaborative culture where medicine is practiced for patient outcomes first
  • Leadership potential for veterinarians interested in mentoring, medical direction, or helping shape hospital growth
  • Flexible & Supportive Work Environment
  • Full-Time, Part-Time, or Relief opportunities
  • 4 ten-hour shifts for full-time veterinarians
  • Guaranteed schedule stability with work/life balance
  • Autonomy for experienced clinicians
  • Strong support for continuing education and professional development

If you’re ready to join a respected hospital where your experience, leadership, and medical judgment are valued, Redwood Animal Hospital would love to connect with you!

What's in It for You

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

  • Pro-sal compensation model with a base salary of $140,000 - $170,000 (based on experience and schedule)
  • Production bonus with no negative accrual
  • Sign-on and/or relocation bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer support
  • CE allowance
  • Professional dues reimbursement and liability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Vacation and Additional Benefits

Apply today and get the conversation started! Please send your resumes or questions to Vanessa at vsanchez@vetcor.com

Where We Are

Life in Castro Valley

Located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, Castro Valley offers the ideal blend of natural beauty, strong community, and proximity to major metropolitan centers.

Access to outdoor recreation at Lake Chabot Regional Park, featuring hiking, biking, boating, and scenic trails

  • Excellent public schools and a safe, family-friendly atmosphere
  • Convenient commuting distance to San Francisco and Silicon Valley
  • Pleasant year-round climate and rolling East Bay hills
  • Diverse dining, local events, and a welcoming, tight-knit community

Castro Valley provides the balance many experienced veterinarians are seeking: the professional opportunity of the Bay Area with the comfort and livability of a close-knit suburban town.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary medical care to dogs, cats, and exotic pets in a collaborative hospital environment. Engage in leadership activities such as mentoring staff and contributing to the hospital's medical direction and growth.

Requirements

The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian capable of practicing high-quality medicine independently. Strong clinical skills and a commitment to a low-stress, Fear Free-inspired patient environment are required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryDentistryLaboratory diagnosticsFear Free handlingPatient careClinical leadershipExotic animal care

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)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 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 score5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,493 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$140k–$170kVeterinary 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-living adjusted pay~$140k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA 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 listings1,267 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+158%)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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$145k
9
$145k-165k
5
$165k-185k
4
$200k
1
$210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
Relocation assistance
68% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Associate Veterinarian

Companion Pet Partners · Santa Cruz, California

$160k-$210k
#2

GP-Associate Veterinarian-Lincoln Hills Veterinary Hospital

Dvm Launch · Lincoln Hills, California

$140k-$200k
#3

Associate Veterinarian (Part-Time)- Bayside Animal Hospital

$140k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian - Panorama City, CA

$150k-$200k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.7
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 with production bonus (no negative accrual)
Sign-on and/or relocation bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer support
CE allowance
Professional dues reimbursement
Liability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Castro Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.02M≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,011/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
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.

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