Veterinarian - Ohana Pet Hospital (Santa Paula, CA)

Ohana Pet Hospital • Santa Paula, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Ohana Pet Hospitals is seeking veterinarians to join its teams in Ventura and Santa Paula, California. The role is with an AAHA-accredited companion-animal general practice and a 12-doctor team focused on compassionate care, team development, and a family-oriented culture. The hospital provides general medicine and surgery for dogs and cats, same-day urgent care and emergency services, ultrasonography, dentistry with digital dental radiography, limited exotics medicine, rehabilitation, acupuncture, and holistic medicine. The practice’s stated pillars include client education, support for animal rescues, and eco-friendly practices. A transfer to the hospital’s new Urgent Care facility may be possible after integration into the Ohana team and culture.

Full-time doctors work three to four shifts per week and must be available to work some Saturdays. General practitioners provide medical and surgical care for dogs and cats; ultrasound and exotics experience are advantageous. Urgent Care practitioners primarily see same-day appointments and emergency cases and should be able to perform surgery for uncomplicated emergencies, including gastrointestinal foreign bodies, urethral obstruction, abscesses, and laceration repairs. The practice welcomes veterinarians at all experience levels, while the qualifications section specifies at least two years of veterinarian experience.

Compensation is base salary plus production, with the posting listing salary ranges of $135,000–$165,000 annually and, in the California-specific range, $130,000–$165,000. Pay depends on work location and factors such as skills, experience, and education or training. The posting describes a benefits package that may vary by role and location.

Requirements

• At least two years of veterinarian experience, as stated in the Qualifications section.
• 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.
• Passion for animals and helping people.

Nice To Haves

• Ultrasound experience.
• Exotics medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care for dogs and cats as a general practitioner.
• For Urgent Care practitioners, see primarily same-day appointments and emergency cases.
• For Urgent Care practitioners, competently perform surgery for non-complicated emergency cases, such as gastrointestinal foreign bodies, urethral obstruction, abscesses, and laceration repairs.
• Work three to four shifts per week as a full-time doctor.
• Be available to work some Saturdays.

Benefits

• Base compensation plus production.
• Bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Annual paid time off with rollover.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, with an HSA option.
• Paid parental leave or bonding time.
• Annual continuing education allowance and days off to attend.
• Professional development assistance.
• Paid professional membership dues and licensing.
• Active mentorship, coaching, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) options.
• AVMA PLIT coverage.
• Personal pet discounts.
• Investment in employees’ interests, such as park passes or charity donations.
• Vacation and sick leave; details may depend on role and location.

What This Job Offers

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