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Alliance Animal Health
Covina, California

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$180k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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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 https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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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

Alliance Animal Health ranks #2 of 15 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In California, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$167k (84 salary observations; 259 listings), vs ~$141k nationally (541 salary observations; 3,283 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 20 employers

10
<$150k
2
$170k
4
$175k-200k
3
$200k-225k
2
$240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
90% this job
CME allowance
90% this job
Relocation assistance
57% this job
Loan repayment
14% this job

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Covina

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$782k
Typical market rent
$2,466/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

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