Veterinarian

Channel Islands; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $30,000

No Negative Accrual

Production Opportunities

Leadership Development & Mentorship

Joint Venture Partnership Opportunitie

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

CE Support

Job summary

Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital in Port Hueneme, CA is seeking an Associate DVM to join our 5-doctor team and grow into leadership roles, mentoring others, influencing culture, and expanding your impact beyond patient care.

We offer mentorship, leadership development, a clear growth path, competitive compensation ($150,000-$200,000+ DOE), sign-on up to $30,000, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, team‑oriented practice where medicine and teamwork thrive.

Qualifications

• DVM required.
• California license (or eligible) required.
• Passion for excellent medicine and teamwork.
• Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Strong surgical skills preferred.

Skills

Mentorship

Leadership

Teamwork

Surgical skills

Education

DVM

California license

Job description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM) Leadership Growth Opportunity at Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital in Port Hueneme, CA.

Looking for a practice where you can provide great medicine, influence culture, and grow as a leader?

Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate DVM to join our collaborative 5-doctor team. We're especially interested in veterinarians who enjoy mentoring others, influencing culture, and may be interested in future leadership opportunities.

For doctors who want to expand their impact beyond patient care, we offer mentorship, leadership development, and a clear path for growth without sacrificing clinical practice.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $150,000-$200,000+ DOE
• Sign-On Bonus up to $30,000
• No Negative Accrual
• Production Opportunities
• Leadership Development & Mentorship
• Joint Venture Partnership Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• CE Support

Why Our Doctors Stay

• Established hospital serving the community since 1987
• 5-doctor collaborative team
• 172 years of combined team tenure
• Rotating 4- and 5-day work weeks
• No Sundays or holidays
• Strong technician and support staff

Hospital Features

• Digital & Dental Radiology
• Ultrasound
• Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery
• Laser Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Loyal client base that values quality medicine

Why you’ll love Port Hueneme

• Minutes from the beach
• Easy access to Ventura and Santa Barbara
• Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, surfing, boating, and biking
• Relaxed coastal community with a lower-key lifestyle than Los Angeles
• Incredible weather and ocean views
• Great place to build a career while enjoying true work-life balance

We’re Looking For

• DVM (or equivalent)
• California license (or ability to obtain)
• Passion for excellent medicine and teamwork
• Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth
• Strong surgical skills preferred

Whether you’re looking for a long-term Associate role or interested in growing into leadership, we’d love to talk about how Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital can support your career goals.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.