Board Certified or Residency Trained Surgeon

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped equine hospital

Advanced diagnostics & imaging

In-house laboratory

Shared on-call rotation

Supportive leadership & autonomy

Job summary

Humphrey & Giacopuzzi Veterinary Group, Inc. (HGAE) in Southern California is seeking a board-certified equine surgeon or eligible veterinarian to join our established equine hospital in Ventura County.

You will perform elective and emergency procedures, manage hospitalized surgical patients, and collaborate with internal medicine and ambulatory teams while helping expand our surgical service. We offer a fully equipped facility with advanced diagnostics, imaging, and in-house laboratory, plus

Qualifications

• DVM degree required and active veterinary license in California or ability to obtain promptly.
• ACVS board certification in large animal surgery or eligibility is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform elective and emergency equine surgery.
• Manage hospitalized surgical patients.
• Collaborate with internal medicine and ambulatory teams.
• Assist in expanding the surgical service.

Skills

Equine surgery

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Emergency surgery experience

Education

DVM

ACVS board certification in large animal surgery

Job description

Humphrey & Giacopuzzi Veterinary Group, Inc. (HGAE) is seeking a board-certified equine surgeon or eligible veterinarian to join our established Southern California equine hospital.

HGAE has served Ventura County and the surrounding equine community for more than 35 years. Our caseload is approximately 90% equine and 10% farm animal, including performance horses, breeding animals, and backyard companions.

The surgeon will perform elective and emergency procedures, manage hospitalized surgical patients, collaborate with our internal medicine and ambulatory teams, and help expand our surgical service.

Compensation:

$150,000-200,000 base salary
$10,000 sign-on bonus
$15,000 bonus after successful completion of 90 days
Production-based compensation opportunities

What We Offer:

Fully equipped equine hospital and surgical facilities
Advanced diagnostics, imaging, and in-house laboratory
Experienced veterinary technicians and administrative staff
Internal medicine and ambulatory support
Shared on-call rotation
Supportive leadership and professional autonomy
Southern California location near beaches, mountains, and equestrian communities

Why Ventura County?

Ventura County offers an exceptional Southern California lifestyle with:

Mild, comfortable weather throughout much of the year
Beautiful beaches and coastal communities just a short drive away
A large and active equestrian community
Access to hiking, mountains, vineyards, restaurants, and outdoor recreation
A convenient location between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara
Proximity to major airports, entertainment, cultural activities, and coastal destinations

• DVM degree
• ACVS board certification in large animal surgery or equivalent
• California veterinary license or ability to obtain one promptly
• Experience performing elective and emergency equine surgery
• Excellent client and referring-veterinarian communication
• Professional, reliable, and collaborative approach
• Confidential inquiries are welcome.