Veterinarian- Ohana Pet Hospital of Agoura Hills
Listed compensation
$130k-$180k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Ohana Pet Hospital is searching for an exceptional veterinarian to join our team. We have four locations in Ventura, Agoura Hills and Santa Paula; with this role focusing on our Agoura Hills 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!
In addition to high-quality medicine and surgical skills or the willingness to learn, 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 ability to obtain a DEA license
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation is base plus production DOE
- Exciting bonus program/relocation assistance
- Generous annual PTO with rollover
- Medical, dental, and vision plans (with HSA option)
- Paid parental leave/ bonding time
- Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
- Professional development assistance
- Paid professional membership dues/licensing
- Active mentorship, coaching, and wellness programs
- 401(k) options
- AVMA PLIT coverage
Personal Pet Discounts
- Investment in your interests (park passes, charity donation, etc.)
- Plus 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.
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—$180,000 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
Provide high-quality general medicine and surgical care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. Engage in client education and support the hospital's mission of compassionate care while mentoring and training staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid California veterinary license and have the ability to obtain a DEA license. Strong surgical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to lifelong learning are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In California, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$163k (167 salary observations; 606 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,493 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k–$180k | Veterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $150k–$185k)91 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $163k median in California | $140k nationally (+16%)167 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$140k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 242 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment366 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,252 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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