JOB DETAILS

Associate Veterinarian

CompanyCornerstone Animal Center
LocationVisalia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 20, 2026
About The Company
Expanding access to essential veterinary care for pets and the people who love them throughout California’s Central Valley by providing spay/neuter, preventative vaccines, and wellness services
About the Role

Description

Cornerstone Animal Center is a nonprofit organization created to bridge the gap between our community and essential veterinary care for the pets they love. Focused on spay/neuter, preventative vaccination, and basic wellness care, Cornerstone aims to make access to care affordable and attainable for those who need it most.


We believe that every pet guardian deserves access to quality veterinary care, and that the key to improving the lives of pets and their people starts with high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter. Cornerstone is looking for a full- or part-time veterinarian to join our mission. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing access to care in a compassionate, culturally competent and non-judgmental manner and understands/isn’t afraid to offer incremental care. 


This position is primarily focused on performing spay/neuter surgeries (25+ per shift) for client-owned and shelter/rescue owned animals, and oversight of vaccine clinic technician appointments. Spay/neuter experience is a plus, but we would love to train the right candidate. This position offers great work/life balance with a 4-day workweek and no on-call shifts or extensive client interaction required.


  

What you’ll love about working here 

  • Four 10-hour days for predictable scheduling and real work–life balance 
  • The ability to offer financial assistance, and low cost options, helping pets receive care they otherwise couldn’t access 
  • A collaborative, collegial team with strong camaraderie 
  • Comprehensive benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision, retirement plan, and CE support

Requirements

What we’re looking for 

  • DVM  (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited program 
  • California  veterinary license (or ability to obtain) and DEA registration (or ability to obtain) 
  • A collaborative clinician committed to compassionate, accessible care and continuous improvement and learning 

Why Cornerstone? 


Here, you can practice medicine with heart, without the pressure, and go home knowing your work truly mattered—to your patients, your clients, and your community. 

Cornerstone Animal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to compassionate, inclusive care. 


Salary Range: $165,000-$220,000, depending upon experience. 

Key Skills
Spay/Neuter SurgeryPreventative VaccinationWellness CareClinical OversightCompassionate CareCultural CompetenceVeterinary Medicine
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchSocial Services
Benefits
Paid Time OffMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceRetirement PlanContinuing Education Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role primarily focuses on performing high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for client and shelter animals. Additionally, the veterinarian provides oversight for vaccine clinic technician appointments.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$165,000 - $220,000
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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