Veterinarian (Medical Director) - Ohana Urgent Care (Ventura, CA)

Ohana Pet Hospital • Ventura, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Ohana Urgent Care is seeking an experienced veterinarian to lead its team as Medical Director at the Urgent Care location in Ventura, California. Ohana Pet Hospital is an AAHA-accredited companion animal general practice with four locations and a family-oriented culture focused on compassionate care for patients, clients, teammates, rescue partners, vendors, the community, and the environment. The practice emphasizes team training and development and has three stated pillars: client education, supporting rescues, and being eco-friendly.

The Ventura hospital has a multi-doctor team and provides general medicine and surgery for dogs and cats, urgent care and emergency appointments, ultrasonography, dentistry with digital dental X-rays, exotics medicine, and rehabilitation, acupuncture, and holistic medicine. The technician team includes seven RVTs.

This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling, generally Monday through Saturday and ideally four days per week, with alternative schedules considered. Full-time doctors work three to four shifts per week. The compensation range is based on a 40-hour-per-week schedule. The Medical Director will provide high-quality medical and surgical care, lead and develop the team, communicate effectively with clients, and support staff education and continued learning.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of veterinary experience in general practice and/or emergency receiving.
• DVM or VMD degree.
• Valid California veterinary license.
• Ability to obtain a DEA license.
• High-quality medical and surgical skills.
• Excellent client communication and customer service skills.
• Dedication to continued education and lifelong learning.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Medical Director experience.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Compassion, empathy, and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the veterinary team at the Ventura Urgent Care location as Medical Director.
• Provide high-quality veterinary medicine and surgical care.
• Communicate effectively with clients and deliver excellent customer service.
• Teach and develop staff.
• Stay current with industry developments and tools.
• Contribute to the practice’s mission of compassionate care and its pillars of client education, supporting rescues, and eco-friendly practices.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual.
• Bonus and relocation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with an HSA option.
• Annual paid time off that rolls over.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual continuing education allowance and paid time off to attend continuing education, not deducted from PTO.
• Professional development assistance.
• Paid professional dues and PLIT.
• Structured mentorship program.
• 401(k) options.
• Personal pet discounts.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree