Veterinarian Jobs in California
Across 380 live Veterinarian listings in California, median advertised pay is $203K (75th percentile $354K), based on the 337 that state a salary; California ranks 5th of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (98), Lap of Love (46), PETCO Animal Supplies Stores (24).
380+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 6, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 337 roles pay ~$203k median with 5.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Toro Park Animal Hospital
Toro Park Animal HospitalSalinas, CA
Veterinarian
Veterinary Practice PartnersRialto, CA
Veterinarian
Brookhurst Animal Medical CenterAnaheim, CA
Associate Veterinarian
Alliance Animal HealthCommerce, CA
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — El Paseo Animal Hospital (Sees Exotics)
El Paseo Animal HospitalPalm Desert, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Long Beach, CA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Long Beach, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Calabasas, CA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Calabasas, CA
Associate Veterinarian
Living Desert DBA the Living DesertPalm Desert, CA
Associate Veterinarian-GP/ Urgent Care- Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital
Associate Veterinarian
PETCO Animal Supplies StoresElk Grove, CA
Relief Veterinarian - Shelter Medicine (Contract)
SAN Francisco SPCASan Francisco, CA
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Veterinarian Pay in California: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in California today, then California against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 380
- Live median
- $203k
- 75th $354k · n=337
- 12-mo median
- $164k
- Pay rank
- #5 of 47
- Work-life
- 4.4/10 · #23
- 12-mo postings
- 805
Veterinarian roles in California advertise $25k above the $139k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $254k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs CA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $164k | — | 4.4/10 | 805 |
| Alaska#1 | $254k | +$91k | 5.8/10 | 23 |
| Hawaii#2 | $207k | +$43k | 4.3/10 | 16 |
| District of Columbia#3 | $185k | +$21k | 2.9/10 | 23 |
| Idaho#4 | $168k | +$4k | 4.7/10 | 47 |
| Arizonaborders | $161k | −$3k | 4.9/10 | 209 |
| Nevadaborders | $141k | −$23k | 4.3/10 | 122 |
| Oregonborders | $138k | −$26k | 4.9/10 | 200 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 6, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Vetco Clinics (98), Lap of Love (46), PETCO Animal Supplies Stores (24)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 13% offer loan repayment (of 380 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
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. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 20% with no weekends. 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 Dvm Launch, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Toro Park Animal Hospital, Veterinary Practice Partners, 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 380 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 Clinics98 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Lap of Love46 open roles here · WLB 40/100PETCO Animal Supplies Stores24 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)23 open roles here · WLB 21/100
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare21 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Ameri Vet19 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Modern Animal19 open roles here · WLB 75/100Western Veterinary Partners17 open roles here · WLB 66/100