Director-Animal Care & Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$149k-$226k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Loma Linda University Health as a Director, Animal Care Facility & Attending Veterinarian in Loma Linda, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $148K - $226K
- Nonprofit employer - PSLF eligible
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Loma Linda University Health in Loma Linda, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Director oversees the operations of the Animal Care Facility, ensuring clinical care and facility standards are met in accordance with regulatory requirements. They also manage the on and off-campus use of animals in research and provide leadership for the facility's personnel and budget.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent and possess at least five years of experience in veterinary or animal care facilities. Strong knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act and AAALAC accreditation processes is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Laboratory Animal Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% 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 ~$188k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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