Veterinarian - Ventura, CA
Listed compensation
$150k-$175k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10sWeekdays only
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Job Description
Who We Are
Associate Veterinarian | Ventura, CA | $150K–$175K + $25K Sign-On | 4-10s, No Weekends | AAHA AccreditedThe Animal Doctor Veterinary Hospital in Ventura, California is seeking a full-timeAssociate Veterinarian to join our team. We are proud of our longstanding AAHA accreditation and our commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care. Our practice philosophy is simple: we offer each of our patients no less than what wewould do for our own loved ones. We are looking for an associate to help us continue to grow the practice and deliver top-notch medical care and client service. Schedule and team
- Four ten-hour shifts per week. No weekends.
- You will work alongside a second experienced veterinarian for collaboration and collegiality.
- Monthly staff meetings, held in the morning.
- No on-call and no after-hours responsibilities.
- Newer graduates welcome with a minimum of one year of experience. CaseloadGeneral small animal practice. Two excellent specialty hospitals in Ventura and severalothers nearby give us established referral and consultation relationships for complex cases and patients requiring intensive care. Our facility
- Diagnostics: dental digital radiography; digital radiography with board-certified review ofstudies; Mindray ultrasound; IDEXX CBC, chemistry, electrolyte, PT/PTT and T4 analyzers for in-house urgent care.
- Surgical and anesthetic: dedicated surgery suite; anesthetic monitoring with ECG, Doppler, capnography, oxygen and Vetcorder; Hot Dog warming blankets; IV fluid pumps including syringe pump.
- Facility: heated cages, two wet tables in treatment, isolation area, three exam rooms, pharmacy, laboratory, staff kitchen, and an enclosed outdoor patio for staff and clients. Our hospital is peaceful and serene rather than clinical, and we receive frequent compliments on it. Our support team is exceptional, and our hospital manager keeps the working environment in excellent shape.
Compensation and Benefits
- ProSal compensation model with a base salary of $150,000–$175,000, DOE
- Production bonus with no negative accrual
- $25,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance available
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education allowance plus paid CE time
- Paid vacation and paid sick time
- PLIT professional liability coverage, fully paid
- License renewal fees and professional association dues paid
- Medical, dental and vision insurance; HSA and FSA available
- Discounted products and services for your own pets
- Employee Assistance Program with support for financial planning, legal services, mental health and work-life balanceProfessional support
- Practice membership to the Veterinary Information Network (VIN)
- Free monthly continuing education, geared toward newer graduates but valuable for seasoned clinicians
- Slack group discussions across the network to review cases and get expert input
- Mentorship program and VetCor University for skill developmentWhere we areThe Animal Doctor is located in Ventura, California, on the coast overlooking the ocean — a genuine gem of a coastal town. The surrounding communities of Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai and Thousand Oaks add cultural, housing, dining and outdoor opportunities. Coastal life here means quiet family beaches, surfing, harbor cruises, whale watching, fishing, and boardwalks and piers built for sunsets. How to applyPlease send your resume to Jose Izarpate at jizarpate@vetcor.com
What's in It for You
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animal patients and deliver exceptional client service. They will work collaboratively with another experienced veterinarian to manage caseloads and participate in staff meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed veterinarians with at least one year of clinical experience. The role is suitable for newer graduates who meet the minimum experience requirement.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
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 ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $147k 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, 72% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,095 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$175k | Veterinary Medicine median $170k (middle half $155k–$190k)69 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$147k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 270 active | 3,172 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $25k sign-on | California healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment391 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 948 in the last 30 days | 550 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Ventura, CA at Who we a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,095 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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