Veterinarian Jobs in California
Veterinarian Jobs in California with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
390+ positions available
390+ Veterinarian Jobs in California Available Now
These 338 roles pay ~$220k median with 5.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution338 jobs · 45 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution338 jobs · 45 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - Santa Monica, CA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Santa Monica, CA
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How California Compares for Veterinarian Pay
California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own veterinarian postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Veterinarian roles in California advertise $26k above the $141k median across the 46 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $300k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $168k | — | 4.6/10 | 605 |
| Alaska#1 | $300k | +$132k | 6.4/10 | 7 |
| Hawaii#2 | $245k | +$77k | 4.3/10 | 9 |
| Arizonaborders | $159k | −$8k | 4.8/10 | 225 |
| Delaware#5 | $157k | −$11k | 4.9/10 | 30 |
| District of Columbia#6 | $156k | −$11k | 3.7/10 | 11 |
| Nevadaborders | $140k | −$27k | 3.5/10 | 78 |
| Oregonborders | $140k | −$28k | 5.3/10 | 111 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 46 measured states.
Veterinarian Jobs in California: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking veterinarian jobs in california. With 390+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Veterinarian Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 1.8/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for veterinarian jobs in california include PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Ameri Vet, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Best Friends Animal Society, and more. Positions span veterinarian jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for veterinarian jobs in california, Talkiatry (score: 95.1/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $104K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 21,713+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in California.
How much do veterinarian earn in California?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Some veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Ameri Vet, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Best Friends Animal Society, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 390 veterinarian positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in California
Vetco Clinics97 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Lap of Love55 open roles here · WLB 40/100Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)29 open roles here · WLB 15/100
PETCO Animal Supplies Stores26 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Ameri Vet23 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare21 open roles here · WLB 42/100
Usvta18 open roles here · WLB 35/100Western Veterinary Partners15 open roles here · WLB 66/100