Veterinarian - Ohana Urgent Care- Ventura CA
About The Position
Ohana Pet Hospitals is seeking veterinarians to join its 12-doctor team in Ventura, California. The hospital is an AAHA-accredited companion-animal general practice focused on developing team members and providing compassionate care to patients, clients, teammates, rescue partners, vendors, and the community. The position may transfer to the new Urgent Care facility after the veterinarian is integrated into Ohana’s team and culture. The hospital provides general medicine and surgery for dogs and cats, urgent care including same-day appointments and emergencies, ultrasonography, dentistry with digital dental x-ray, limited exotic-animal medicine, and rehabilitation, acupuncture, and holistic medicine. Its stated pillars include client education, supporting rescues, and being eco-friendly. 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 a plus. Urgent Care practitioners primarily see same-day appointments and emergency cases, and must be able to competently perform surgery for uncomplicated emergencies such as gastrointestinal foreign bodies, urethral obstruction, abscesses, and laceration repairs. The position is open to veterinarians at all experience levels. Candidates should have strong medical and surgical skills, excellent client communication and customer service, and a commitment to continued education. A valid California veterinary license and the ability to obtain a DEA license are required. A DVM or VMD is required. Compensation is base salary plus production, with the posted California pay range of $130,000–$178,000 annually. Individual compensation depends on work location and job-related skills, experience, education, and training. Benefits and programs described include relocation assistance, annual PTO with rollover, medical, dental and vision plans with an HSA option, paid parental leave and bonding time, an annual CE allowance and time off to attend, professional development assistance, paid professional membership dues and licensing, mentorship, coaching and wellness programs, 401(k) options, AVMA PLIT coverage, personal pet discounts, and investment in employees’ interests.
Requirements
- DVM or VMD.
- 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.
- Availability to work some Saturdays.
Nice To Haves
- Ultrasonography experience.
- Exotics medicine experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical and surgical care for dogs and cats as a general practitioner.
- For urgent care, see primarily same-day appointments and emergency cases involving dogs and cats.
- Perform surgery competently for uncomplicated emergency cases, including 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.
- Provide compassionate veterinary care in keeping with the hospital’s mission.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance.
- Annual PTO with rollover.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, with an HSA option.
- Paid parental leave and bonding time.
- Annual continuing-education allowance and days off to attend.
- Professional development assistance.
- Paid professional membership dues and licensing.
- 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.
- Compensation includes base salary plus production and an exciting bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
