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Sherman Oaks, California

Veterinarian - Sherman Oaks, CA

Veterinarian 9.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$170k

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Job Description

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Join Our Team at The Pet Doctors of Sherman Oaks

Are you a compassionate, motivated veterinarian ready to grow in a supportive, people-first practice? The Pet Doctors of Sherman Oaks is excited to welcome a new veterinarian to our 4-doctor team as we enter an exciting phase of growth and expansion.

Why The Pet Doctors of Sherman Oaks?

Located in the heart of Sherman Oaks, CA—just north of Bel Air and west of Hollywood—our full-service animal hospital offers the best of both worlds: city convenience with a neighborhood feel. Sherman Oaks is known for its clean streets, beautiful parks, upscale shopping, and an outstanding quality of life that truly supports work-life balance.

A Practice Investing in Growth & People

We are a well-established 4-doctor practice preparing for a light renovation and hospital expansion, including the creation of additional employee space. These updates reflect our long-term commitment to team wellbeing, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

Supportive Leadership You Can Trust

Our hospital is led by a strong, approachable leadership team that prioritizes communication, mentorship, and team culture.

Medical leadership is guided by Dr. C. Kollen Nellett, DVM, a graduate of the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and former U.S. Army veterinary intern at Fort Bragg.

Dr. Nellett is a Certified Veterinary Mentor, having completed extensive training in leading with empathy and practicing open, transparent communication.

She is deeply invested in mentoring new graduates and early-career veterinarians, creating a psychologically safe environment where doctors can build confidence, grow clinically, and thrive as a team.

Supporting the hospital’s day-to-day operations is our Hospital Manager, Jessica, who brings over a decade of veterinary industry experience. Her steady leadership and operational expertise help ensure the hospital runs smoothly, allowing veterinarians to focus on excellent patient care.

Our Hospital

Our modern, well-equipped facility supports high-quality medical, dental, surgical, and diagnostic care, all backed by an experienced support team and leadership that truly has your back.

The Opportunity

This Role Is Ideal For

  • New graduates seeking strong mentorship and a supportive start to their careers
  • Early-career or seasoned veterinarians looking for stability and professional growth

No overnights. No on-call.4-day work week (4/10s) available.

We Offer a Competitive and Comprehensive Package, Including

  • Generous sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • CE allowance plus paid CE days
  • Paid parental leave (birth or adoption)
  • Licensing, dues, and liability coverage
  • FSA, EAP, staff discounts, and referral bonuses

Exclusive perks through Resources for Living, including savings on electronics, travel, entertainment, fitness, and more

Salary range: $130,000–$170,000+ annually for a 40-hour work week, based on experience, skill set, and practice fit.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited to practice high-quality medicine in a 4-doctor hospital that is actively investing in its people, leadership, and future, we’d love to connect with you.

Please send your resume to jose at Jizarpate@vetcor.com and let’s start the conversation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to patients within a 4-doctor hospital setting. Collaborate with the team to maintain excellent patient outcomes and participate in hospital growth initiatives.

Requirements

The role is open to new graduates seeking mentorship as well as early-career or seasoned veterinarians. Candidates must be motivated to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Key Skills

SurgeryDentistryDiagnosticsClinical practiceTeam collaboration

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 ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k 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, 76% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.0 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,351 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$130k–$170kVeterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $150k–$185k)104 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California234 active3,402 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 18% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,223 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+143%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Who wesilver tier, 74/100 · #4 of 13 for payTop Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,351 Veterinary Medicine 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 - Sherman Oaks, CA at Who we a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,351 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 20 employers
6
<$145k
5
$145k-165k
7
$165k-185k
10
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
90% this job
CME allowance
90% this job
Relocation assistance
72% this job
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 9.0
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,351 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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Veterinary Services
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
CE allowance plus paid CE days
Paid parental leave (birth or adoption)
Licensing, dues, and liability coverage
FSA, EAP, staff discounts, and referral bonuses