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Vet Cor
Madera, California

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Veterinarian 9.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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

DentistryAnimal careDiagnostic imagingLaboratory diagnosticsPatient assessmentClient communicationTeam collaborationAnesthesia monitoringEmergency carePreventative medicine

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).

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.0 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$200kVeterinary 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California242 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment366 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,251 in the last 30 days492 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 payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,083 Veterinary Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$145k
9
$145k-165k
5
$165k-185k
4
$200k
1
$210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
Relocation assistance
68% this job

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$140k-$200k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 9.0
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

Base Salary $150K-$200K+ with Production
Generous Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with Company Match
CE Allowance + Paid CE Days

Living in Madera

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$404k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,162/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
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.

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