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Alliance Animal Health
Ventura, California

Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$155k-$175k

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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.
  • 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

Of the 47 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine (veterinary)ranked against 299 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$155k–$175kEmergency Medicine median $163k (middle half $150k–$182k)91 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$149k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in California24 active286 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 45% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 13% offer loan repayment379 active listings, Nov 2026
New Emergency Medicine listings453 in the last 30 days457 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine pay trend−5.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (299 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 14 employers
4
<$155k
4
$155k-180k
9
$180k-205k
5
$205k-230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
71%
Relocation assistance
67%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 80% of Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 299 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

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

Living in Ventura

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,898/mo≈ 22% 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.