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Santa Paula, California

Veterinarian (Medical Director) - Ohana Pet Hospital (Santa Paula, CA)

Veterinary MedicineNo 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.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Ohana Pet Hospital 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 Santa Paula, 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

Western Veterinary Partners 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.

Western Veterinary Partners is 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 hr@westernvetpartners.com.

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 Santa Paula location while providing high-quality general medicine and surgical care for companion animals. This role involves mentoring staff, ensuring excellent client communication, and overseeing clinical operations to maintain AAHA accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineStaff trainingEmergency medicine

Veterinary Medicine — Physician 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).

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 111 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Santa Paula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$704k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,313/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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.

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Competitive Base Salary
Quarterly Production bonus with no negative accrual
Generous Bonus/Relocation Package
Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision with HSA option
Generous Annual PTO that rolls over
Paid Parental Leave
Annual CE Allowance with paid time off