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Job description
Associate Veterinarian | Ventura, CA | $150K–$175K + $25K Sign-On | 4-10s, No Weekends | AAHA Accredited
The Animal Doctor Veterinary Hospital in Ventura, California is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team. We are proud of our longstanding AAHA accreditation and our commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care. Our practice philosophy is simple: we offer each of our patients no less than what we would do for our own loved ones. We are looking for an associate to help us continue to grow the practice and deliver top-notch medical care and client service.
Schedule and team
Four ten-hour shifts per week. No weekends.
You will work alongside a second experienced veterinarian for collaboration and collegiality.
Monthly staff meetings, held in the morning.
No on-call and no after-hours responsibilities.
Newer graduates welcome with a minimum of one year of experience.
Caseload
General small animal practice. Two excellent specialty hospitals in Ventura and several others nearby give us established referral and consultation relationships for complex cases and patients requiring intensive care.
Our facility
Diagnostics: dental digital radiography; digital radiography with board-certified review of
studies; Mindray ultrasound; IDEXX CBC, chemistry, electrolyte, PT/PTT and T4 analyzers for in-house urgent care.
Surgical and anesthetic: dedicated surgery suite; anesthetic monitoring with ECG, Doppler, capnography, oxygen and Vetcorder; Hot Dog warming blankets; IV fluid pumps including syringe pump.
Facility: heated cages, two wet tables in treatment, isolation area, three exam rooms, pharmacy, laboratory, staff kitchen, and an enclosed outdoor patio for staff and clients.
Our hospital is peaceful and serene rather than clinical, and we receive frequent compliments on it. Our support team is exceptional, and our hospital manager keeps the working environment in excellent shape.
Compensation And Benefits
ProSal compensation model with a base salary of $150,000–$175,000, DOE
Production bonus with no negative accrual
$25,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance available
401(k) with company match
Continuing education allowance plus paid CE time
Paid vacation and paid sick time
PLIT professional liability coverage, fully paid
License renewal fees and professional association dues paid
Medical, dental and vision insurance; HSA and FSA available
Discounted products and services for your own pets
Employee Assistance Program with support for financial planning, legal services, mental health and work-life balance
Professional support
Practice membership to the Veterinary Information Network (VIN)
Free monthly continuing education, geared toward newer graduates but valuable for seasoned clinicians
Slack group discussions across the network to review cases and get expert input
Mentorship program and VetCor University for skill development
Where we are
The Animal Doctor is located in Ventura, California, on the coast overlooking the ocean — a genuine gem of a coastal town. The surrounding communities of Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai and Thousand Oaks add cultural, housing, dining and outdoor opportunities. Coastal life here means quiet family beaches, surfing, harbor cruises, whale watching, fishing, and boardwalks and piers built for sunsets.
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Worksite address
ventura, CA, 93006, US
Who can apply
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