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Golden Oaks Veterinary Hospital
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, US

Veterinarian - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsNo callNo nightsPart-Time

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

Exotic animal medicine

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 2,949 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$160kVeterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $155k–$185k)79 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$133k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California257 active3,106 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 77% no call · 42% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,949 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 18 employers
10
<$145k
4
$145k-175k
8
$175k-205k
7
$205k-235k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
66% this job
CME allowance
66% this job
Relocation assistance
55%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Senior Shelter Veterinarian (2293) - Animal Care and Control, Office of the City Administrator

City and County of San Francis · San Francisco, California

$177k–$227k
#2

2293-Senior Shelter Veterinarian

City and County of San Francis · San Francisco, California

$177k-$227k
#3

Veterinarian Medical Leader

$140k-$224k
#4

Hospital Medical Leader - Veterinarian

$140k-$224k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,949 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Golden Oaks Veterinary Hospital

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Rancho Cucamonga, California

Benefits & Perks

$20K signing bonus
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)

Living in Rancho Cucamonga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$703k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,786/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.