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Ventura, California

Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$155k-$175k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
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Job Description

Company Description

Horizon Veterinary Specialists is a rapidly growing, fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital located in beautiful Ventura, California. Horizon was founded in August of 2018 by five board certified veterinarians who want to inspire positive change in the veterinary community for their patients and for all the incredible professionals who dedicate themselves to veterinary medicine. With a state-of-the-art facility and a focus on positive, inclusive, and educational culture, the Horizon Partners have built a team of kind-hearted, dedicated, and motivated professionals to serve each other, our patients, and the community members of beautiful Ventura.

Horizon’s emergency and critical care team provides services 24/7 to small animal patients of Ventura and the surrounding counties. Our emergency department supports walk-in emergencies as well as referrals from the primary veterinarian community. We have a large, fully equipped, multi-unit ICU with a separate room for isolation and a room just for cats. Our emergency department team is fortunate to have access to internal medicine services six days a week, for supportive services and consultation.

Learn More About Our Hospital!

Located just an hour from the buzz of LA and two hours from the ski slopes, Ventura, California is where your best life begins! Start your day by catching the perfect wave at Rincon Beach, stroll the scenic Ventura Pier at sunset, or hike the beautiful trails of Los Padres National Forest. With endless sunshine, family and dog-friendly parks, and a lively arts scene, Ventura is the ultimate place to live, play, and explore!

Job Description

Horizon is looking for a knowledgeable and eager Emergency Veterinarian who approaches their role with kindness and dedication and is ready to join the Horizon Emergency & Critical Care Team!

If emergency surgery is your passion, you will find ample opportunities to pursue this, as well as many other aspects of veterinary medicine. We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude, confidence, who is detail oriented and diligent. The veterinarian in this position must possess excellent communication skills, approaching each patient and client with kindness and understanding, sensitive to the vast variety of situations that an emergency veterinarian encounters.

We Offer

  • Guaranteed salary without negative accrual additional production-based pay
  • Flexible work schedule and realistic patient and client expectations
  • Time for rest and fun is encouraged with your generous allotment of paid time off

A variety of medical plans to choose from including medical, dental, vision and a variety of supplemental options

  • Your licensing and several veterinary related memberships covered for you!
  • Generous CE package, allowing ongoing growth and collaboration within the veterinary community
  • Mentorship opportunities, learn with and educated us
  • We want to help you plan for the future with our 401k plan!
  • Of course, you will have benefits for your furry family members too!
  • Collaboration is key! Rounds occur daily, all of our doctors' support and consult on cases
  • Compensation Range- $155,000-175,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

  • DVM degree from an accredited veterinary school.
  • Valid veterinary license to practice in California.
  • Previous experience in emergency or critical care preferred but not required.
  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to client education.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-doctor environment.

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Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Compensation: USD 155000 - USD 175000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The Emergency Veterinarian will provide 24/7 emergency and critical care services to small animal patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. Responsibilities include performing emergency surgeries, consulting with internal medicine specialists, and maintaining clear communication with clients.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Emergency veterinary medicineSmall animal surgeryClient communicationTeam collaborationPatient assessmentEmergency triageSurgical proceduresInternal medicine consultationClinical decision making

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Alliance Animal Health ranks #2 of 10 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k 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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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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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

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

Living in Ventura

  • Median 3-bed home ≈ 5.6× annual pay
  • Typical rent ≈ 22% of gross pay
  • State income tax up to 13.3%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08. City-level figures for Ventura; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed salary without negative accrual
Production-based pay
Flexible work schedule
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Supplemental options
Licensing and veterinary memberships covered
Generous CE package