Veterinarian- Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital
Listed compensation
$140k-$190k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital
- Location: Los Gatos, CA
- AAHA-accredited for more than 35 years | Small Animal GP
Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital is a well-established, full-service veterinary practice in beautiful Los Gatos, California. We're a busy, highly collaborative hospital with 8 doctors and an experienced team of 25 support staff, including 7 skilled RVTs who practice at the top of their licenses. Our newly remodeled facility offers modern diagnostics, dedicated surgery and dental suites, and the technology and resources to support excellent medicine.
We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our talented team. Veterinarians of all experience levels are welcome! You'll work alongside experienced doctors and dedicated technical support in an environment where collaboration, communication, and quality medicine come first. Our staffing model allows doctors to focus on practicing medicine, building client relationships, and delivering the level of care their patients deserve.
- Get to Know Us
- AAHA-accredited for more than 35 years
- 8 doctors and a team of 25 support staff members, including 7 RVTs
- Newly remodeled hospital with 4 exam rooms, a dedicated surgery suite, and a separate dental suite
- Well-equipped facility with digital radiology, dental X-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory capabilities, CryoPen, and two therapeutic lasers
- Varied caseload including wellness, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, diagnostics, and laser therapy.
- Team-focused environment with a full kitchen, newly remodeled breakroom, comfortable lounge, and Netflix
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
- Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
- Ability to work onsite, in-person
This role requires the ability to safely handle animals, perform examinations and medical procedures, and stand, walk, bend, reach, and use motor skills throughout the workday. The position may require lifting up to 40 pounds independently and working with animals, medical equipment, cleaning chemicals, biological materials, odors, and variable noise.
Location
Los Gatos blends small-town charm with easy access to the amenities of Silicon Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. With local hiking trails, boutique shopping, top-tier schools, and proximity to major cities, it’s an ideal place to live and work.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a hospital where you can be financially supported while doing what you love. Los Gatos Dog and Cat has a strong reputation, a loyal client base, and clients who trust the team's recommendations. You'll have the opportunity to grow your caseload while working alongside a talented team in a well-supported, balanced environment.
- Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
- Bonuses
- PTO and holidays
- CE allowance + CE PTO days
- Professional organization dues, state license, DEA, PLIT, AVMA, and VIN membership
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options
- International medical and emergency coverage
- Student loan options
- 401(k)
Paid Parental Leave
Apply today to join a team that values growth, work-life balance, and delivering the best possible veterinary care to the Los Gatos community.
This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.
Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
- California Pay Range
- $140,000—$190,000 USD
Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will perform medical examinations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures while building strong client relationships. They will work collaboratively with a team of doctors and support staff to deliver high-quality veterinary care.
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)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k 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 Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $140k–$190k | Veterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $150k–$185k)114 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 234 active | 3,398 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 18% offer loan repayment318 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,243 in the last 30 days | 512 the 30 days before (+143%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +5.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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