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Veterinarian jobs in California — DVM, associate, ER and specialty roles

Supreme Search Specialists places veterinarians in practices across California — from independent first-opinion clinics in coastal towns to multi-site corporate hospitals in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, 24/7 emergency centers, and board-certified specialty referral facilities. We've been recruiting for US veterinary practices since 2020 and our consultants understand the high standards California practices and candidates expect.

Whether you're a new graduate looking for your first associate role, an experienced DVM exploring opportunities in California, or a board-certified specialist considering a move, our team can help you find a practice that fits your clinical interests, schedule, and salary expectations.

Veterinarian roles we recruit for in California

  • Associate Veterinarian (DVM) — small animal, mixed, and exotics

  • Emergency Veterinarian (ER doctor) — 24/7 hospitals across LA, the Bay Area, and San Diego

  • Urgent Care Veterinarian

  • Medical Director and Chief of Staff Veterinarian

  • Board-Certified Specialists — Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Criticalist, Neurologist, Radiologist

  • Relief Veterinarian (locum DVM)

  • Equine veterinarian — Central Valley, Central Coast, and Inland Empire

  • Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) — California's licensed vet tech credential

Veterinary jobs across California

We have active veterinarian openings across California, including:

  • Greater Los Angeles:

    Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Burbank, Glendale, Torrance, Mission Viejo, Anaheim

  • San Diego County:

    San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Oceanside, La Jolla, Escondido

  • Bay Area:

    San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Walnut Creek

  • Sacramento & Northern California:

    Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Roseville, Davis, Folsom, Chico, Redding

  • Central Coast & Central Valley:

    San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Fresno, Bakersfield, Modesto, Visalia

Don't see a role in your city? Register your CV anyway — we receive new California positions every week and many never reach the public site.

California veterinarian salary ranges

California pays among the highest veterinarian salaries in the US — and tends to set the benchmark in the Bay Area and Greater LA. Based on offers we negotiate for our candidates, current ranges are:

  • Associate Veterinarian (general practice):

    $140,000–$200,000 base, often plus production bonus (typically 18–22% ProSal)

  • Emergency Veterinarian:

    $175,000–$300,000 — Bay Area and overnight at the higher end

  • Board-Certified Specialist:

    $200,000–$400,000 depending on specialty and case volume

  • Medical Director:

    $200,000–$280,000 plus bonuses or equity in some groups

  • Equine veterinarian:

    $100,000–$180,000 plus production

Sign-on bonuses of $25,000–$75,000 and relocation packages of $5,000–$25,000 are common in California, particularly for ER, specialty, and high-cost-of-living markets such as San Francisco and coastal Los Angeles.

Why veterinarians choose California

  • Highest average DVM salaries in the US — the Bay Area and Greater LA set the national benchmark

  • World-class specialty hospitals and referral centers

  • Access to two AVMA-accredited vet schools (UC Davis and Western University) and an exceptional CE network

  • Diverse practice settings — small animal in the metros, equine in the Central Valley and Inland Empire, exotics across the state

  • Strong candidate-friendly market: many practices offer flexible scheduling, no on-call, 4-day workweeks, and 30-minute appointments

  • Year-round outdoor lifestyle, mountains, beaches, and a strong veterinary community

California licensing for veterinarians

To practice in California you need to be licensed by the California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB). The standard route is:

  • Graduate from an AVMA COE-accredited DVM/VMD program (foreign graduates need ECFVG or PAVE certification)

  • Pass the NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Examination)

  • Pass the California State Board Examination — covers state-specific practice law

  • License is typically issued within 4–6 weeks of completing requirements

  • Renew biennially — California requires 36 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle

If you're licensed in another state and considering relocation, we can advise on timing and walk you through the licensure-by-credentials pathway.

How we work

For candidates:send your CV through our website or call our team. Your conversation is confidential — we won't put you forward for any role without your sign-off. We'll only present opportunities that match what you've told us about clinical interests, schedule, salary, and location.

For practices and hospitals:tell us about the role, the team, and the kind of person who'll thrive there. We handle sourcing, screening, and shortlisting so you only meet candidates worth your time.