Veterinarian (Medical Director) - Ohana Pet Hospital (Santa Paula, CA)
About The Position
Ohana Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian to lead its Santa Paula, California team as Medical Director. The hospital is an AAHA-accredited, progressive companion-animal general practice with four locations in Ventura, Agoura Hills, and Santa Paula. Its mission is to provide compassionate care for its family of patients, clients, teammates, animal rescue partners, vendors, community, and environment. The practice emphasizes team development, client education, supporting rescues, and eco-friendly practices. The Santa Paula hospital has a multi-doctor team and provides general medicine and surgery for dogs and cats, urgent care including same-day appointments and emergencies, ultrasonography, dentistry with digital dental X-ray, exotic-animal medicine, and rehabilitation, acupuncture, and holistic medicine. The team includes seven registered veterinary technicians. The Medical Director will bring strong veterinary medical and surgical capabilities, leadership, client communication, customer service, and a commitment to teaching and continued learning. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling, generally Monday through Saturday and ideally four days per week, with alternative schedules considered. The posting describes full-time doctors as working three to four shifts per week. Compensation is based on a 40-hour-per-week schedule. The California pay range is $130,000 to $200,000, with individual pay determined by factors including location, skills, experience, and education or training.
Requirements
- At least five 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 teaching staff.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Medical Director experience.
- Exceptional leadership skills.
- Compassion, empathy, and a sense of humor.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Santa Paula veterinary team as Medical Director.
- Provide high-quality veterinary medicine and surgical care.
- Communicate effectively with clients and provide strong customer service.
- Teach and develop staff.
- Support the hospital’s mission and its pillars of client education, supporting rescues, and eco-friendly practices.
- Continue learning and stay current with industry developments and tools.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- 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.
- Professional development assistance.
- Paid professional dues and PLIT.
- Structured mentorship program.
- 401(k) options.
- Personal pet discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
