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Alliance Animal Health
Covina, California

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$180k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Company Description

Covina Pet Care is an established clinic that understands the deep bond between pets and their owners. We are located in Covina, CA and excited to be hiring an experienced Veterinarian to join our team!

Why Choose the Covina Pet Care Team

At Covina Pet Care, we’re all about creating a place where you feel supported, valued, and excited to come to work every day. We see a wide variety of cases, so there’s always something new to learn and opportunities to grow. Here, you’ll find a veterinary team that genuinely cares about helping each other thrive and making a difference for our patients. If you’re looking for a welcoming, ambitious practice where learning is part of the daily routine, we’d love to meet you.

Benefits

We offer veterinarians extensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan reimbursement, future ownership opportunities, etc.

  • Medical Autonomy: Practice veterinary medicine your way.
  • Services Include: Routine Care, Surgery, In-House Diagnostics, Ultrasound, EKG, Laser Therapy, Acupuncture and more.
  • Learn More About Our Hospital!

Covina, CA is a charming San Gabriel Valley city that offers a small-town feel with easy access to greater Los Angeles. Known for its walkable downtown, local restaurants, and community events, Covina blends historic character with modern convenience.

With nearby foothill views, quick access to freeways and Metrolink, and close proximity to Pasadena, the Inland Empire, and DTLA, it’s a great spot for those who want a quieter home base without feeling disconnected from the action.

Job Description

Part Time or Full Time Veterinarian

Proficient in General Medicine and Surgery

Experienced preferred, but new graduates seeking mentorship are encourage to apply!

We Offer Our Veterinarians

Flexible Scheduling & Medical Autonomy

  • Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
  • Future Ownership Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation
  • DVM Mentor Network
  • Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Active veterinary state license
  • Current DEA License
  • USDA Accreditation
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

Salary Range can vary from $120,000 to $180,000. Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will perform general medicine and surgical procedures while utilizing in-house diagnostic tools. The role involves providing high-quality patient care and participating in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

General Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$120k–$180kVeterinarian median $165k (middle half $150k–$185k)71 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All veterinarian listings in California324 active4,491 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 18% offer loan repayment324 active listings, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties)+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. California figures use all veterinarians: too few California General Veterinary Medicine postings state pay.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 17 employers
4
<$140k
3
$140k-160k
8
$160k-180k
4
$180k-200k
9
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 17 employers
Sign-on bonus
93% this job
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
89% this job
Relocation assistance
78% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,472 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Student loan reimbursement
Future ownership opportunities
Flexible scheduling
Medical autonomy
Paid vacation/sick time/holidays
Health insurance

Living in Covina

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$780k≈ 6.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,598/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.