Veterinarian - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Listed compensation
$135k-$160k
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Job Description
Who We Are
Associate Veterinarian | Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Golden Oaks Veterinary Hospital is looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to our growing team in beautiful Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Whether you’re an experienced DVM seeking a long-term home or a veterinarian looking to continue developing your clinical skills in a part-time role, you’ll find a supportive team, high-quality medicine, and a culture rooted in collaboration, clear communication, and genuine work-life balance.
Why You'll Love Golden Oaks
Updated hospital with digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound.
- Skilled RVTs with a strong passion for dentistry and highly skilled support staff.
- Diverse caseload including small animal medicine and exotics.
- Collaborative doctors who enjoy mentoring and teamwork.
- No after-hours or on-call responsibilities.
- Positive, community-focused culture where your voice matters.
- Opportunities to practice medicine, surgery, and dentistry in a supportive environment.
The Opportunity
We are excited to welcome a part-time veterinarian to our team and are happy to build a schedule that aligns with your availability while supporting a healthy work-life balance. We are currently seeking coverage for a Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday schedule, with Tuesday designated as the primary surgical day. This structure is designed to provide consistency in surgical support while still offering flexibility where needed.
If you’re looking for a meaningful part-time opportunity where you can make a strong clinical impact while maintaining balance outside of the hospital, we’d love to connect and learn more about what you’re looking for in your next role.
Life in Rancho Cucamonga
Conveniently located near Ontario International Airport and major freeways, Rancho Cucamonga offers the best of Southern California living. Enjoy local wineries and breweries, professional sports, premier shopping, and easy access to the mountains, beaches, Las Vegas, Disneyland, and more.
Benefits & Perks
We believe in investing in our team and supporting both your professional growth and personal wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
$135,000–$160,000 annual ProSal compensation (DOE) with no negative accrual
- $20,000 signing bonus (DOE)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- CE allowance and paid CE time
- Professional dues, licensure, and liability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and leadership development opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented culture that prioritizes work-life balance
We are incredibly proud of our hospital, our team, and the community we serve. If you're looking for a place where you can practice great medicine, build meaningful relationships, and enjoy coming to work each day, we'd love to meet you.
Please send your resumes to Jose at jizarpate@vetcor.com.
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals and exotics. The role involves working collaboratively with a supportive team to maintain clinical standards and patient wellbeing.
Requirements
The candidate must be a veterinarian capable of performing surgery and clinical examinations. The position requires availability for a Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday schedule.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 77% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 2,949 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$160k | Veterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $155k–$185k)79 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$133k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 257 active | 3,106 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 77% no call · 42% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Rancho Cucamonga, CA at Golden Oaks Veterinary Hospital a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,949 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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