Associate Veterinarian - Redwood Veterinary Hospital
Listed compensation
starting at $110K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | AAHA-Accredited Multi-Doctor Practice | Vallejo, CA
Redwood Veterinary Hospital is located in Vallejo, California, at the gateway to Napa Valley and the greater Bay Area. With a mild climate, waterfront access, and close proximity to Sacramento, the Sierras, and wine country, this is an ideal location for both career growth and lifestyle balance.
About Us
- Well-established, AAHA-accredited hospital serving the community for 40+ years
- Loyal client base and diverse, interesting caseload
- In-house ultrasound, endoscopy, comprehensive lab, digital & dental radiology
- Paperless practice with highly skilled, professional support staff
- Open 7 days/week with after-hours emergencies referred to local ERs
- Access to nearby specialists, including UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
The Role
We’re seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian who values teamwork, quality medicine, and client communication.
- Provide comprehensive wellness, medical, and surgical care
- Collaborate closely with a supportive, experienced veterinary team
- Educate and build long-term relationships with pet families
- Explore and develop clinical interests such as dentistry, ultrasound, surgery, feline medicine, or exotics
Ideal Candidate
- DVM/VMD licensed in California (or eligible)
- Positive, collaborative, and client-focused
- Interested in mentorship and professional growth
- New and recent graduates encouraged to apply
What We Offer
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Salary starting at $110,000 plus production
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
- 401(k) with employer match
- Practice-sponsored life insurance
- CE stipend with paid CE time
- AVMA PLIT coverage
- Licensure & DEA fee reimbursement
- Professional membership dues reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program with wellness initiatives
- Personal pet discounts
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive wellness, medical, and surgical care to a diverse caseload. They will also collaborate with a supportive team and build long-term relationships with pet families through effective education.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD license in California or be eligible for licensure. The role is open to new and recent graduates who are collaborative and client-focused.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $129k–$168k)418 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 266 active | 3,164 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $110k sign-on | California healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment387 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 951 in the last 30 days | 550 the 30 days before (+73%)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
23 jobs · 14 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Vallejo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $503k
- Typical market rent
- $2,200/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.5
- 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 · Vallejo, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.