Back

California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)

About Us
 

​The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6​ million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.

Mission

To serve and honor all California veterans by connecting them and their families with their earned benefits through education, advocacy, and direct services.

Vision

CalVet provides innovative leadership in veteran advocacy and veteran services in California and sets the national standard for connecting veterans and their families with the rights and benefits they have earned through their military service.

Goals

  1. Provide the highest quality care and services for our veterans and their families.
  2. Enhance operational effectiveness to maximize service to California veterans.
  3. Invest in our workforce to enhance services to veterans over the long term.
  4. Provide excellent customer service to our veterans, colleagues, and partners.

Learn about CalVet Executive Staff

Executive Staff Bios

Discover the Boards and Committees associated with CalVet

Boards and Committees

View CalVet and other veteran-related publications

Publications

 

 

Martin Rivera

Jul 21, 2026
Full time
Supervising Registered Nurse- Shasta and Fresno
$11,074 monthly
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Redding, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California’s 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. Apply today...
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN II -- Shasta
$3,492 - $4,373 monthly
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Redding, CA
Read menus for regular and modified therapeutic diets; As the lead Food Service Technician in the kitchen and dining room, assists in meal preparation, serve food, beverages, and snacks.; instruct, direct, lead, communicate, coordinate duties of the day; train Food Service Technician I’s; in accordance with the therapeutic menus, a dietitian and supervisor’s instruction accurately prepare and serve meals, beverages, nourishments, and secondary meal items. Notify cooks or supervisors immediately of missing or low items on the serving line; accurately record temperature of freshly prepared and left over food items, as well as equipment temperature. Safely operate, clean and maintain food service equipment; assist in restocking supplies; notify appropriate staff of equipment not working properly; Maintain uniform food-handling practices and standards of safety and sanitation; follow departmental guidelines for the proper handling and storage of food and supplies; report...
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
SECURITY OFFICER LA,
$3,167.00 hourly
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Los Angeles, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. This position is located in the Health and Safety Department of...
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Fresno
$3,487.00 hourly
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Fresno, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. This position is located in the Rehabilitation Therapy Department of the...
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (MAND)Shasta
$5,082 monthly
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) CA
Job Description and Duties This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California’s 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work...
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
COOK SPECIALIST I Fresno
$3,799 - $4,656 monthly
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Fresno, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. This position is located in the Kitchen/Food Service Department of the Veterans...
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
Certified Nursing Assistant Statewide opportunities
$3,471 monthly
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Los Angeles, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California’s 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. Apply today to...
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR, VETERANS HOME AND MEDICAL Napa and San Diego
$3,167 - $3,966 monthly
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Yountville, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California’s 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. Apply today to...
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
Groundskeeper Shasta
$3,654 - $4,534 yearly
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Redding, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. This position is located in the Grounds Maintenance Department of the...
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER Napa
$7,142 - $10,660 monthly
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Yountville, CA
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California’s 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. Apply today to...