Clinical Development Veterinarian & Mentor (Small Animal)

Ohana Pet Hospital (Ventura, CA); Agoura Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ohana Pet Hospital in Ventura, CA is seeking a Clinical Development Veterinarian to mentor and develop veterinarians while maintaining a clinical caseload at your home hospital.

You will travel regionally up to 50% to support hospitals, strengthen teams, and lead the WVP Launch Mentorship Program, focusing on medicine, surgery, dentistry, client communication, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain licensure in California and other applicable states within the region).
• Based in or willing to relocate to Ventura, CA, to support hospitals in the surrounding region.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in small animal general practice.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, teaching, or developing veterinarians.
• Strong clinical proficiency in small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality small animal veterinary care with an active clinical caseload.
• Mentor early‑ and mid‑career veterinarians and coaches in medical decision‑making.
• Lead surgical and dental mentorship, review techniques, and outcomes.
• Strengthen inter‑hospital mentorship programs and clinician development.
• Engage veterinary students and externs and build career pathways.
• Drive leadership initiatives to improve onboarding, education, and retention.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical leadership

Small animal medicine

Soft tissue surgery

Veterinary dentistry

Medical record excellence

Client communication

Veterinary coaching

Team leadership

Continuing education

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Ohana Pet Hospital in Ventura, CA is seeking a Clinical Development Veterinarian to mentor and develop veterinarians while maintaining a clinical caseload at your home hospital.

You will travel regionally up to 50% to support hospitals, strengthen teams, and lead the WVP Launch Mentorship Program, focusing on medicine, surgery, dentistry, client communication, and professional growth.