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Ohana Pet Hospital
Santa Paula, California

Veterinarian - Ohana Pet Hospital (Santa Paula, CA)

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$165k

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Job Description

Ohana Pet Hospitals are searching for Veterinarians to join our teams in Ventura and Santa Paula California.

We are looking for exceptional veterinarians to join our amazing 12 doctor team. 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.

This position can transfer to our new Urgent Care facility once fully integrated into the team and culture at Ohana if interested.

Our Hospital

  • General medicine and surgery for dogs and cats
  • Urgent care (same day appointments and emergencies)
  • Ultrasonography
  • Dentistry (with digital dental x-ray)
  • Limited exotics medicine (reptiles, rabbits, pocket pets)
  • Rehabilitation medicine, acupuncture, and holistic medicine
  • Affordable beach town with nice clientele and laid-back vibe
  • 3 pillars: client education, supporting rescues, and being eco-friendly

Doctor Duties

  • Full-time doctors work 3-4 shifts per week
  • Require availability to work on Saturdays (not all Saturdays)

General Practitioners are expected to provide medical and surgical care for dogs and cats but ultrasound and exotics are a plus

Urgent Care Practitioners receive mainly same-day appointments (dogs and cats) along with emergency cases and ability to competently perform surgery on non-complicated emergency cases such as gastrointestinal foreign bodies, urethral obstruction, abscess, and laceration repairs

Ideal Candidates

All Levels of Experience

  • 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.
  • Have a passion for animals and helping people

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

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!

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

  • 2+ years of veterinarian experience
  • 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.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary range for this opportunity is $135,000 - $165,000 annually.

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 competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

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

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—$165,000 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 veterinarian will provide medical and surgical care for dogs and cats, including emergency cases and same-day appointments. They are expected to participate in client education and contribute to the hospital's mission of providing compassionate care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineEmergency care

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 ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$165kVeterinary 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~$133k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California242 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment366 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,267 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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$145k
9
$145k-165k
5
$165k-185k
4
$200k
1
$210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
Relocation assistance
68% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$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
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

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

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Ohana Pet Hospital

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Santa Paula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$704k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,288/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.