Veterinarian (Medical Director) - Ohana Pet Hospital (Ventura, CA)
About The Position
Ohana Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian to lead its Ventura, California team as Medical Director. The hospital is an AAHA-accredited companion-animal general practice with locations in Ventura, Agoura Hills, and Santa Paula. Its mission is to provide compassionate care for its patients, clients, teammates, animal rescue partners, vendors, community, and environment. The hospital describes its culture as having a family feel and emphasizes training and developing team members. The Ventura hospital has a multi-doctor team and provides general medicine and surgery for dogs and cats, urgent care, ultrasonography, dentistry with digital dental X-ray, exotic-animal medicine, rehabilitation medicine, acupuncture, and holistic medicine. Its technician team includes seven registered veterinary technicians. The practice highlights client education, support for rescues, and eco-friendly practices as its three pillars. This is a full-time Medical Director role with flexible scheduling. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, ideally four days per week, with alternative arrangements considered. Full-time doctors typically work three to four shifts per week. The stated compensation range is $130,000–$200,000 USD for a 40-hour-per-week schedule, with individual pay depending on work location and job-related factors such as 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 teaching staff and continued education.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Medical Director experience.
- Exceptional leadership skills.
- Passion for animals and helping people; compassion, empathy, and humor.
Responsibilities
- Lead the veterinary team as Medical Director.
- Provide high-quality veterinary medicine and surgery.
- Communicate effectively with clients and provide excellent customer service.
- Teach and support staff.
- Continue learning and stay current with industry developments and tools.
- Contribute to the hospital’s focus on 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 without deducting it from PTO.
- Professional development assistance.
- Paid professional dues and PLIT.
- Structured mentorship program.
- 401(k) options.
- Personal pet discounts.
- Flexible scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
