Veterinarian - Sherman Oaks, CA
Listed compensation
$130k-$170k
The week · per this posting4-day weekWeekdays only
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Job Description
Who We Are
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.0 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,351 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k–$170k | Veterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $150k–$185k)104 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 234 active | 3,402 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 18% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,223 in the last 30 days | 503 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 we | silver tier, 74/100 · #4 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
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.
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