Veterinarian
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.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
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.
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