High-paying pet care jobs in El Cajon
The 200 pet care jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $47,970 and $144,121 per year. Veterinary Technician, Veterinarian and Pet Groomer are among the most popular high-paying roles in El Cajon, CA.
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Updated Oct 24, 2026
Job title
El Cajon, CA
California
Job openings (El Cajon)
Veterinarian
El Cajon
$144,121
per year
California
$149,264
per year
Veterinary Clinic Advisor
El Cajon
$97,854
per year
California
$156,166
per year
Veterinary Technician
El Cajon
$26.38
per hour
California
$29.04
per hour
Pet Groomer
El Cajon
$23.44
per hour
California
$26.53
per hour
Veterinary Assistant
El Cajon
$21.93
per hour
California
$23.22
per hour
Job descriptions below are for educational purposes. Please refer to the employer's job description for complete details.
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Veterinarian
The top companies hiring Veterinarian in El Cajon, CA are DESORT STAFFING (7 jobs), VCA Animal Hospitals (1 job), and Banfield Pet Hospital (1 job).
Veterinarian jobs take 98 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 19% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$144,121 per yearCalifornia
$149,264 per yearSkills
- Aseptic technique
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Quality control
- Communication skills
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Veterinary Clinic Advisor
Currently, 47% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$97,854 per yearCalifornia
$156,166 per year -
Veterinary Technician
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Veterinary Technicians assist vets in procedures, manage medical records, and care for animals. Key skills include veterinary science knowledge, technical abilities, and empathy for animals.
Veterinary Technician jobs take 114 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 22% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$26.38 per hourCalifornia
$29.04 per hour -
Pet Groomer
Pet Groomer jobs take 104 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 35% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$23.44 per hourCalifornia
$26.53 per hour -
Veterinary Assistant
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Veterinary Assistants assist with animal care, prepare equipment, and support procedures. Compassionate animal handling skills, understanding of veterinary practices, and teamwork ability are essential.
The top companies hiring Veterinary Assistant in El Cajon, CA are Petco (1 job), Banfield Pet Hospital (1 job), and Care & Comfort Veterinary Hospital (1 job).
Veterinary Assistant jobs take 98 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 20% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$21.93 per hourCalifornia
$23.22 per hour