Associate Veterinarian - Campus Commons Pet Hospital
Listed compensation
$160K - $180K
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
The Role
- As an Associate Veterinarian, you will:
- Provide high-quality preventative, medical and surgical care
- Build trusted relationships with clients through excellent communication
- Work collaboratively with experienced veterinarians, technicians and support staff
- Participate in medical discussions and case collaboration
- Continue developing your clinical skills through mentorship and professional development
- Help create an exceptional experience for both patients and clients
- You'll have the autonomy to practise medicine while knowing that support is always available when you need it.
What We're Looking For
- DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in California
- A compassionate, team-oriented approach
- Passion for delivering outstanding patient care
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to continual learning and clinical excellence
About VetnCare
VetnCare is a growing community of 12 veterinary hospitals across Northern California, built on the belief that exceptional pet care begins with exceptional people.
We invest in our veterinarians through mentorship, professional development, and strong operational support, giving our teams the time, resources, and environment to provide outstanding care for pets and their families.
If you're looking for a hospital where you'll be supported, encouraged to grow, and surrounded by people who genuinely enjoy working together, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical and surgical care while building trusted relationships with clients. They will also collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure an exceptional experience for patients and clients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited school and be licensed or eligible for licensure in California. A compassionate, team-oriented approach and strong communication skills are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary General Practice Career Context
In California, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$162k (96 salary observations; 292 listings), vs ~$146k nationally (446 salary observations; 3,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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