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Ohana Pet Hospital
Ventura, California

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

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$200k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Ohana Urgent Care is searching for an experienced veterinarian to lead our team as Medical Director. We have four locations in Ventura, Agoura Hills and Santa Paula; with this role focuses on our Urgent Care location in Ventura, CA team. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling (Monday-Saturday, ideally four days each week, but open to alternative scheduling).

We are an AAHA accredited, progressive companion animal general practice that focuses on training and developing our teams’ individual needs. We have a wonderful team of friendly, compassionate doctors and staff. Our mission is "To provide compassionate care for our Ohana – our Family,” which includes our patients, clients, teammates, animal rescue partners, vendors, community, and environment. This is reflected in our culture of a family feel with both staff and clients.

Our Hospital

  • Multi-doctor team
  • General medicine and surgery for dogs and cats
  • Talented technician team, including 7 RVTs
  • Urgent care (same day appointments and emergencies)
  • Ultrasonography
  • Dentistry (with digital dental x-ray)
  • Exotics medicine (reptiles, rabbits, pocket pets)
  • Rehabilitation medicine, acupuncture, and holistic medicine
  • Full-time doctors work 3-4 shifts per week
  • 3 pillars: client education, supporting rescues, and being eco-friendly

Ideal Candidate

Passion for Animals and Helping People

We highly value compassion, empathy..... and humor!

  • 5+ years of general practice and/or emergency receiving experience
  • Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills (prior Medical Director experience is a plug)
  • In addition to high-quality medicine and surgical skills, we are looking for doctors with excellent client communication and customer service skills as well as a dedication to teaching staff
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and staying on top of the latest industry developments/tools
  • We require a valid California veterinary license and the ability to obtain a DEA license
  • Compensation and Benefits: * Compensation range is based on a 40-hour-per-week schedule.
  • Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits you.
  • Competitive Base Salary: Attractive compensation based on experience.
  • Quarterly Production: Enjoy the benefit of quarterly bonuses with no negative accrual.
  • Generous Bonus/Relocation Package: We value your transition to our team.
  • Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with an HSA option.
  • Generous Annual PTO: Relax and recharge with paid time off that rolls over.
  • Paid Parental Leave: We support work-life balance for families.
  • Annual CE Allowance: Enrich your skills with paid time off to attend continuing education that is not deducted from your PTO.
  • Professional Development Assistance: We invest in your growth and success.
  • Paid Professional Dues and PLIT: We cover your professional requirements.
  • Structured Mentorship Program: Access solid guidance and support.
  • 401(k) Options: Plan for your future with our retirement plans.
  • Personal Pet Discounts: Enjoy savings for your own furry family members.

And Much More!

Next Steps

Join our family at Ohana Pet Hospital and become a part of our commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care in southern California.

APPLY TODAY to contribute your skills and passion to our mission of promoting the health and well-being of pets in our community.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of veterinary experience. Medical Director experience is a plus, but not required
  • DVM or VMD
  • We require a valid California veterinary license and ability to obtain a DEA license

In addition to high-quality medicine and surgical skills, we are looking for doctors with excellent client communication and customer service skills as well as a dedication to continued education.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.

Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

  • California Pay Range
  • $130,000—$200,000 USD

Ohana Pet Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead the veterinary team at the Ventura urgent care location while providing high-quality general medicine and surgical care for companion animals. The role involves mentoring staff, fostering a compassionate culture, and ensuring excellent client communication and education.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineStaff trainingEmergency medicine

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,493 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$149k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California218 active3,194 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 15% offer loan repayment338 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,270 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,493 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 13 employers
4
<$140k
1
$140k
5
$160k-180k
1
$180k
4
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
86%
CME allowance
86% this job
Relocation assistance
64% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Associate Veterinarian

Companion Pet Partners · Santa Cruz, California

$160k-$210k
#2

GP-Associate Veterinarian-Lincoln Hills Veterinary Hospital

Dvm Launch · Lincoln Hills, California

$140k-$200k
#3

Associate Veterinarian (Part-Time)- Bayside Animal Hospital

$140k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian - Panorama City, CA

$150k-$200k
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Ohana Pet Hospital

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Competitive Base Salary
Quarterly Production Bonus
Bonus/Relocation Package
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
HSA Option
Generous Annual PTO
Paid Parental Leave

Living in Ventura

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k≈ 6.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,898/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.