Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian East Ventura Animal Hospital | Ventura, CA

Are you a passionate veterinarian looking for a practice where you'll feel supported, valued, and genuinely excited to come to work? East Ventura Animal Hospital has been a cornerstone of compassionate pet care in Ventura, CA since 1981 and we're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who shares our belief that every client deserves to feel like family, and every patient deserves our very best.

A Practice Worth Joining

You'll be joining a close-knit, four-doctor team in a completely renovated, modern facility equipped with everything you need to practice exceptional medicine from in-house IDEXX diagnostics and digital dental X-ray to a dedicated surgery suite and new Core Imaging Ultrasound. We're paper-light, forward-thinking, and genuinely invested in doing great work together. Team activities (such as painting nights and escape rooms) aren't just perks they're a reflection of who we are.

The Role:

As an Associate Veterinarian, you'll be an integral part of a collaborative, multi-doctor practice where quality medicine and exceptional client service are at the heart of everything we do.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality surgical and medical care with the full support of an experienced team behind you
• Working within established medical protocols while being encouraged to grow and develop your clinical skills
• Partnering with a dedicated technical team at an exceptional 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio
• Caring for a wonderfully diverse patient base including dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, small mammals, and more keeping every day interesting
• Building meaningful relationships with clients in a warm, family-oriented practice where people genuinely love their pets

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $120,000$140,000 DOE
• Various bonus offerings tailored to your needs (sign-on, relocation, etc.!)
• Full benefits package including 401(k) with employer match
• 4.5-day work week Saturday afternoons and Sundays always off
• 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio for exceptional support
• Mentorship and collaboration from an experienced medical team
• Easy access to specialists and nearby emergency facilities

Life in Ventura County

Ventura is one of California's best-kept secrets. You're minutes from stunning Pacific coastline, hiking trails with hidden waterfalls, and a vibrant local food and arts scene and less than two hours from Los Angeles. San Diego, Las Vegas, the Sierra Nevada, and San Francisco are all within a day's drive. If you want California living without the big-city pace, Ventura delivers.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be a graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary college, or have successfully completed the ECFVG or PAVE certification programs.

Want to learn more? Please visit our website and apply today!