Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 140k–160k

Sign-on bonus

No Negative Accrual

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

CE support

Mentorship program

Invests in doctors

Job summary

Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital in Port Hueneme, CA is seeking a veterinarian to join a 5-doctor practice renowned for collaborative care and patient-focused medicine. You'll work with a skilled team, deliver high-quality medicine, and grow in surgery and medicine.

Rotating 4- and 5-day weeks with dedicated support staff are offered. Located near Ventura and Oxnard, Port Hueneme offers coastal living with access to beaches and cities.

Qualifications

• DVM (or equivalent) required.
• California veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• ECFVG or PAVE certification if applicable.
• Passion for exceptional medicine, teamwork, and building lasting client relationships.
• Surgical experience is a plus, including advanced soft tissue procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
• Practice high-quality medicine with the support you deserve.
• Work alongside experienced veterinarians who enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas.
• Grow your skills in surgery, medicine, and areas that interest you most.
• Have a voice when it comes to patient care and the tools you need to provide it.

Skills

Surgical experience

Teamwork

Client relationships

Exceptional medicine

Education matters

Education

DVM (or equivalent)

California veterinary license

ECFVG or PAVE

Job description

Hospital Name: Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinarian - General Practice

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Want to LoveBeing a VeterinarianAgain? You became a veterinarian to solve cases, help pets, and build relationships with clients—not to race through appointments, skip lunch, and feel like every day is a sprint.

If you're lookingfor a hospitalwhere you canpractice great medicinewith people whogenuinely enjoy comingto work, then Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital is the place for you!

Our team has172 years ofcombined tenure. People don't staysomewhere for decadesbecause it's convenient. They stay becausethey're respected, supported, challenged, and surroundedby teammates theygenuinely enjoy workingwith.

We've been servingPort Huenemesince1987, and today we'rea thriving collaborative 5-doctor practice wheregenerations of familiestrust us withtheir pets. We're proudof our medicine, and we're even prouderof our people.

What Your LifeLooks Like Here

• Rotating 4- and 5-day workweeks
• NoSundays
• No holidays
• A schedule thatrespects your time
• Dedicated doctor support(approximately one technician, one assistant, andone CSR perdoctor)

Practice Great Medicine. We'll Handle theRest. We're looking fora veterinarian wholoves what theydo and wantsto work ina hospital thatmakes practicing medicineeasier—not harder.

You'll:

• Build lasting relationshipswith clients andtheir pets.
• Practice high-qualitymedicine with thesupport you deserve.
• Work alongside experiencedveterinarians who enjoycollaborating and sharingideas.
• Grow your skillsinsurgery, medicine, andthe areas thatinterest you most.
• Have a voicewhen it comesto patient careand the toolsyou need toprovide it.

Built for DoctorsWho Love PracticingGreat Medicine

Our hospital isequippedwith:

• Digital Radiology
• New Ultrasound equipment
• Advanced soft tissuesurgery
• Laser therapy
• A loyalclient base thattrusts your recommendations

If you needthe right equipmentto provide bettercare, we'rethe kind ofhospital that listens.

You're the doctor who:

• Loves explaining thingsto clients becauseyou know educationmatters.
• Still gets excitedabout an interestingsurgery or challengingmedical case.
• Appreciatesteammates who jumpin before youeven have toask.
• Believes great medicinecomes from greatteamwork.
• Doesn't take yourselftoo seriously andcan laugh whenthe day getsa little chaotic.
• Can appreciate theoccasional terrible dadjoke.

Why Port Hueneme, CA?

Enjoy coastal Californialiving while buildingarewarding veterinary career. Located near Ventura, Oxnard, and theChannel Islands, witheasy access toSanta Barbara andLos Angeles, PortHueneme offers beautifulbeaches, outdoor adventures, great food, anda welcoming community.

The Perks

• $140,000 - $160,000 base salary (based on experience)+ production bonuses
• No Negative Accrual
• Up to $50K sign-on bonus+ retention bonus potential
• Medical, dental, andvision insurance
• 401(k) withcompany match
• Continuing education support
• Mentorship and professionaldevelopment through ourPetOne Veterinary TrainingCenter
• A hospital thatinvests in itsdoctors instead ofasking them to"make do"

WhatWe're Looking For

• DVM (or equivalent)
• California veterinary license(or ability toobtain one)
• ECFVG or PAVEcertification if applicable
• Passion for exceptionalmedicine, teamwork, andbuilding lastingclient relationships
• Surgical experience isa plus, includingadvanced soft tissueprocedures, or adesire to continuegrowing yoursurgical skills withthe support ofan experienced team