Associate Veterinarian – Ceres Veterinary ClinicCeres, California
Ceres Veterinary Clinic is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a compassionate, collaborative Associate Veterinarian to our team! Whether you're seeking full-time (30+ hours) or part-time, we’re flexible and ready to build a role that fits your professional goals.
About Us
We’re a community-based practice with an incredibly loyal client base that truly values the relationships we build with their pets and families. Our hospital is supported by a long-tenured, highly experienced staff who work together like family. We celebrate together too — birthdays, holidays, potlucks, team outings, and even an annual Easter egg hunt are all part of our culture.
Our veterinarian brings a robust veterinary background and is a strong, supportive leader who believes in teamwork, mentorship, and high-quality medicine delivered with heart. We’re also proud to serve as the go-to veterinary provider for city animal services, while offering discounted care to local shelters and rescue organizations. Giving back to our community is at the core of who we are.
Our Hospital
Remodeled in 2019, our clinic is modern, well-equipped, and designed for efficient, high-quality care. All services are performed in-house, including:
We see dogs and cats, but we’re also excited to expand services based on the interests and skills a new veterinarian brings. If you have a niche or passion area, we want to support it.
We’re also fortunate to have consistent, loyal relief veterinarians who are invested in our mission and help ensure excellent continuity of care.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a veterinarian who:
What We Offer
If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and your team feels like family, Ceres Veterinary Clinic might be the perfect fit. We’d love to meet you!
We offer a competitive salary, medical benefits (including health dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation dues, reimbursement, liability coverage, mentorship, and so much more. The base salary with production for this position can range between $140,000 - $180,000 annually with production for a 40-hour work week (4 tens) and will be determined based on previous experience, skill set, and practice type. Total compensation may also include a sign-on or retention bonus.
Location Perks
Ceres offers small-town warmth with big-city access:
You can enjoy a lower cost of living while still having weekend access to some of the best destinations in the state.

We mean it when we say life is better here.
Vetcor is a national network of 906 (and growing!) exceptional veterinary hospitals. We have built an impressive reputation by maintaining each hospital’s unique veterinary medicine practice while providing tailored support in marketing, training, human resources, accounting, and more.
Vetcor hospitals offer collaborative and supportive environments for new graduates and experienced veterinarians and staff alike.
Each Vetcor location provides:
• A salary that grows with your skills
• Paid licenses, liability insurance, and dues to keep more money in your pocket
• Customized orientation plan for each new hire to get you started off right
• Investment in your success with continued mentorship and CE support
• Generous benefits including health, retirement, and wellness plan
• Peer support from our national network of successful veterinary hospitals
Grow your clinical, diagnostic, and surgical skills while practicing high-quality medicine among our established network of thriving hospitals! Find out more about joining Team Vetcor by visiting www.vetcor.com/careers.