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Redondo Shores Veterinary Center
Redondo Beach, California

Veterinarian- Redondo Beach CA

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$160k

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

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Job Description

Who We Are

Redondo Shores Veterinary Center in the stunning Redondo Beach, CA, is an award-winning practice looking for a full-time associate veterinarian to join our expanding team. If you’re seeking a career that aligns with your goals and values work-life balance, Redondo Shores may just be the perfect place for you.

At Redondo Shores Veterinary Center, we are committed to providing the highest level of veterinary care to our clients and their pets. Our services include preventative medicine, wellness exams, dentistry, surgery, and in-house diagnostics.

Dr. Dirk Yelinek, known as "Dr. Dirk" to our clients, is not only highly skilled but also certified in Veterinary Acupuncture (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society) and Animal Chiropractic (American Veterinary Chiropractic Association). He’s excited to share his knowledge and mentor the next generation of veterinarians.

We’re also thrilled to announce that our remodel and expansion project has been completed, including a brand-new treatment area and doctors' office, enhancing our ability to provide top-tier care in a modern, comfortable environment.

Why Join Us?

Supportive Environment: Great support staff-to-doctor ratio, including 2 RVTs and a team of 35 dedicated veterinary professionals

  • Advanced Technology: Digital dental x-rays, digital x-rays, and class IV FDA-approved therapeutic cold laser
  • Work-Life Balance: We truly advocate for a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and a collaborative work environment
  • Client Focused: Serve a loyal and established clientele with a case load that includes both dogs and cats
  • Strong Cultural Values: Quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and a common goal mentality
  • Fun & Engaging Work Atmosphere: Monthly catered birthday lunches, team outings, and events throughout the year

At Redondo Shores Veterinary Center, we believe in creating an environment where our team can thrive professionally while maintaining a fulfilling personal life. With our upcoming expansion, we’re excited to grow and provide even better care to our clients.

What's in It for You

We take employee wellbeing seriously and offer superior salary, generous sign on bonus, medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, a family friendly atmosphere, relocation assistance, discounts on products and services, flexible spending account (FSA), competitive referral program and paid parental leave, Whether you're welcoming a child through birth or adoption, as a birthing or non-birthing parent, you’ll have the time to cherish these special milestones.

The salary for this position can range between $140,000 - $160,000+ annually for a 40-hour work week (4/10s) and will be determined based on previous experience skill set and practice type.

If Redondo Shores Veterinary Center sounds like what you are looking for we would love to discuss the opportunity for you to join our team! If you like wild growth and working with happy enthusiastic over-achievers you will enjoy your career with us!

Please send resumes to jizarpate@vetcor.com.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Redondo Shores Veterinary Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees.

Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Where We Are

Redondo Shores Veterinary Center is nestled in the vibrant and picturesque city of Redondo Beach, California, a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Imagine practicing veterinary medicine just steps away from the stunning Pacific coastline, where the sun shines nearly year-round, and the ocean breeze keeps the air fresh and invigorating.

Redondo Beach is a playground of endless possibilities—whether you're into swimming, surfing, biking, hiking, boating, or picnicking along the sandy shores, this coastal gem has it all.

Spend your days off exploring scenic trails with breathtaking ocean views, catching waves at some of the best surf spots in California, or simply enjoying a leisurely bike ride along The Strand. Redondo Beach offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and laid-back Southern California lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will provide high-level veterinary care including preventative medicine, wellness exams, surgery, and dentistry. They will work collaboratively with a support team to serve a loyal clientele in a modern, well-equipped facility.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified veterinarian capable of performing standard medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to quality, integrity, and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Client communicationTeam collaboration

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 75% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

What does the General Practice market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.6 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,390 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$140k–$160kGeneral Practice median $155k (middle half $150k–$183k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Practice listings in California14 active160 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 75% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
General Practice pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,390 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 16 employers
10
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7
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
62% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Relocation assistance
50% this job
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.6
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,390 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Redondo Shores Veterinary Center

Veterinary Services
Redondo Beach, CA

Benefits & Perks

Generous sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
CE allowance
Vacation
Dues
Liability coverage

Living in Redondo Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.45M≈ 10.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,483/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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