Veterinarian - Madera, CA
Listed compensation
$150k-$200k
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Job Description
Who We Are
Join Our Team at Madera Veterinary Center!
Why Madera Veterinary Center?
Madera Veterinary Center in Madera, CA is a full-service, community-focused animal hospital seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarian to join our growing team. We are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and the families who love them—and we do that with heart, teamwork, and purpose. As a thank you for choosing to grow with us, we offer a generous sign-on bonus.
We proudly serve dogs, cats, and the occasional pocket pet, supported by an experienced and collaborative team that includes two RVTs, two CVAs, and dedicated support staff. One of the ways we live our mission is through our in-house “Angel Fund,” which helps pets receive necessary care when owners are unable to afford treatment or when pets are relinquished to us.
Work-Life Balance You’ll Love
- We believe excellent medicine starts with a supported and fulfilled veterinarian. Enjoy:
- No after-hours and no on-call shifts
- Flexible scheduling options, including a 4-day workweek (4 tens)
- The option to focus on wellness-only or surgery-only, if desired
- Live and Work in the Heart of California – Madera, CA
Known as “The Heart of California,” Madera offers an affordable, vibrant lifestyle with unbeatable access to adventure. Located near Yosemite and the Sierra National Forest, you’ll enjoy the Madera Wine Trail, hiking, breweries, equestrian centers, and local dining. Within two hours, you can reach beaches, ski resorts, national parks, and major cities like San Francisco and Sacramento—with Fresno just 30 min away.
What We Offer
- Our modern, well-equipped hospital allows you to practice high-quality medicine with confidence, including:
- Newer digital X-rays and digital dental X-rays
- Surgical suite and dedicated dental suite
- Ultrasound
- Full in-house IDEXX lab and in-house pharmacy
- Boarding, isolation ward, ECG, blood pressure monitor, and pulse oximeter
- Mentorship & Growth – All Experience Levels Welcome
- We welcome veterinarians at all stages of their career.
New Graduate Veterinarians receive structured onboarding and first-rate mentorship from our knowledgeable Chief of Staff and team
Tailored mentorship includes 1:1 surgical training, longer appointment times, additional surgical opportunities, and consistent doctor support throughout the first year
Ongoing development through Zoom calls, roundtable discussions, peer advisors, Slack case discussions, and networking with experienced veterinarians
Compensation & Benefits
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
- Competitive base salary of $150,000 – $200,000+, with production (based on a 40-hour workweek / 4 tens and experience level)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- CE allowance plus paid CE days
- Paid parental leave (birth or adoption)
- Licensing fees, professional dues, and liability coverage
- FSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff discounts, and referral bonuses
Exclusive perks through Resources for Living, including savings on electronics, travel, entertainment, fitness, and more
Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? We are incredibly proud of our practice and would love to tell you more!
Apply today or submit your resume to Vanessa at vsanchez@vetcor.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in a community-focused hospital setting. Collaborate with a support team of RVTs and CVAs to ensure excellent patient outcomes and client satisfaction.
Requirements
The role is open to veterinarians of all experience levels, including new graduates who will receive structured mentorship. Candidates must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In California, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$163k (167 salary observations; 606 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.0 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$200k | Veterinary Medicine median $170k (middle half $154k–$190k)78 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $163k median in California | $140k nationally (+16%)167 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$158k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 242 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment366 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,251 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Vet Cor | #8 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Madera, CA at Vet Cor 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 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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