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Ventura, California

Veterinarian - Ventura, CA

Veterinarian 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineDental radiographyUltrasound diagnosticsPatient careClinical diagnosticsLaboratory analysisTeam collaborationMedical record keeping

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,095 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$175kVeterinary Medicine median $170k (middle half $155k–$190k)69 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$147k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California270 active3,172 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-onCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment391 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings948 in the last 30 days550 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,095 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 15 employers
4
<$155k
5
$155k-180k
9
$180k-205k
5
$205k-230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
77% this job
CME allowance
77% this job
Relocation assistance
68% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k-$224k
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$140k-$224k
#3

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$104k-$220k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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Benefits & Perks

ProSal compensation model
Production bonus with no negative accrual
$25,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
401(k) with company match
Continuing education allowance plus paid CE time
Paid vacation and paid sick time
PLIT professional liability coverage fully paid

Living in Ventura

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,898/mo≈ 23% 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.