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Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital
Camarillo, California

Veterinarian-Camarillo CA

Veterinarian Above average in VeterinaryNo callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$125k

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Who we are

Discover Your Future in Coastal Camarillo

Since 1965, Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital has proudly served Camarillo with compassionate care for dogs and cats. Our thriving, newly remodeled small animal practice offers general, urgent, and emergency services, plus advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. Our modern facility features digital radiography, in-house IDEXX lab, ultrasound, Tonovet, and laser therapy. As partners with Ventura County Animal Services, we are committed to giving back to our community.

Whether you’re an experienced DVM, new graduate, or seeking part-time, full-time, or relief work, we want to meet you. Enjoy flexible scheduling with no on-call or after-hours responsibilities. New graduates benefit from our comprehensive mentorship program, including one-on-one surgical training, peer networking, and ongoing case support.

  • Ideal Candidate
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent license eligible to practice in California.
  • Passionate about small animal medicine, client care, and teamwork.
  • Strong communication skills and adaptability.
  • Eager to learn, grow professionally, and contribute to a collaborative clinic environment.

New graduates are welcome; experienced veterinarians with surgical or emergency interest are highly encouraged to apply.

  • What Sets Us Apart
  • Advanced diagnostics: digital radiography, IDEXX lab, ultrasound, Tonovet, laser therapy.
  • Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery capabilities.
  • Strong mentorship and structured new grad support.
  • Balanced workflow: manageable caseloads, efficient scheduling, and collaborative team environment.
  • Deep ties to the local community through partnerships and outreach.
  • Supportive, family-friendly team culture where veterinarians are valued.

Life in Camarillo, CANestled between the Pacific Ocean and rolling hills, Camarillo offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and coastal California living. Enjoy mild year-round weather, top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, beaches, hiking, and easy access to Los Angeles (just 1 hour away). Outdoor adventures, local wineries, and peaceful coastal sunsets make Camarillo an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $80k–$125K annually (DOE).
  • Schedule - Two days per week or three- 20-30hrs
  • Generous sign-on bonus.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and FSA.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • CE allowance and paid CE time.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Professional dues and liability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents (birth or adoption).
  • Referral bonus program.
  • Employee discounts: electronics, travel, fitness, dining, apparel, and more.
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture.

Join Our TeamAt Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital, you’re more than a veterinarian — you’re part of a team that values your skills, well-being, and professional growth. We foster a compassionate, collaborative, and balanced work environment, where you can focus on providing excellent patient care while thriving personally and professionally.

Our Commitment to InclusionDiversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital. We foster a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves, feel they belong, and thrive.

Apply Today: Send your resume to Jose Izarpate at jizarpate@vetcor.com

What's in it for you

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate veterinary care for dogs and cats in a small-animal practice offering general, urgent, and emergency services. Contribute to a collaborative team and may perform or develop skills in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent and be eligible for licensure to practice in California. The ideal candidate is passionate about small-animal medicine, client care, and teamwork, with strong communication skills and adaptability; new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Soft Tissue SurgeryEmergency MedicineDiagnostic Imaging

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian-Camarillo CA at Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,256 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

General Practice Career Context

In California, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$167k (84 salary observations; 259 listings), vs ~$141k nationally (541 salary observations; 3,283 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary

  • No call

Living in Camarillo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$836k
Typical market rent
$2,906/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital

Veterinary
Pleasant Valley, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Generous Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
FSA