Veterinarian

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 to use toward relocation, housing, moving expenses, or whatever you need most.
• No Negative Accrual
• Production Opportunities
• Leadership Development & Mentorship
• Joint Venture Partnership Opportunities
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• CE Support including access to NVA's state-of-the-art, PetOne Veterinary Training Center.

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

• Live and work minutes from the beach, with the added appeal of a comparatively affordable coastal community.
• 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.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.