Veterinary Surgeon – Ventura, California
Location: Ventura, California
Schedule: Full-time | Strong work-life balance
Compensation: Competitive compensation package (ranging from $225,000 to $245,000)
Privately Owned | Build & Lead a New Surgery Service | Advanced Specialty Hospital
About the Role
A rapidly growing emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Ventura, California is seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon to join its expanding specialty team.
This is a particularly exciting opportunity for an experienced surgeon to develop, shape, and lead a new surgical specialty service, supported by an established referral base, advanced medical technology, and a collaborative team of specialty and emergency clinicians.
The successful surgeon will have significant input into the development of the service, creating clinical workflows and helping establish its long-term direction while maintaining a strong focus on exceptional patient care.
The position combines specialty-level medicine with the autonomy and influence available within a privately owned, growth-focused veterinary hospital.
About the Practice
This privately owned emergency and specialty hospital was established by a team of board-certified veterinarians and has continued to expand its specialty capabilities and referral caseload.
The hospital provides a modern clinical environment equipped with advanced medical technology, including endoscopic equipment and high-quality ultrasound, allowing specialists to investigate and manage complex cases to a high standard.
A strong referral base provides excellent caseload potential for the continued development of the surgical service.
The hospital places significant emphasis on creating a positive, inclusive, collaborative, and educational clinical culture, with specialists and support teams working closely together across challenging cases.
Responsibilities
Provide advanced small animal surgical consultations
Diagnose and manage complex surgical conditions
Perform advanced soft tissue surgical procedures
Perform orthopedic procedures according to clinical expertise
Develop individualized surgical treatment plans
Manage preoperative assessment and surgical case selection
Provide appropriate postoperative and ongoing patient management
Collaborate with emergency veterinarians and other specialists on complex cases
Communicate diagnostic findings, treatment options, risks, and prognoses clearly with clients
Maintain strong communication with referring veterinarians
Help develop and establish a new specialty surgery service
Shape clinical protocols, workflows, and service standards
Support the continued development of the hospital's specialty offering
Provide clinical leadership within the surgical service
Contribute to the education and professional development of the wider clinical team
Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records
Promote consistently high standards of patient care and clinical excellence
Contribute positively to a collaborative and team-oriented hospital culture
Candidate Profile
Candidates must be a Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon through the ACVS.
Applicants must possess a valid California veterinary license or satisfy the applicable requirements to practice in California.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to advanced surgical medicine, high-quality patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and excellent client communication.
An interest in building and shaping a new specialty surgery service is particularly important, as the position provides considerable scope to influence how the service develops.
Candidates should also value a positive, collaborative clinical culture and be comfortable working closely with emergency clinicians, specialists, referring veterinarians, and support teams.
Compensation & Benefits
The opportunity includes:
Competitive compensation package
Full-time specialist position
Opportunity to create and lead a new specialty surgery service
Privately owned veterinary hospital
Strong existing referral base
Excellent surgical caseload potential
Advanced medical technology
Endoscopic equipment
High-quality ultrasound capabilities
Collaborative emergency and specialty environment
Significant clinical influence and professional autonomy
Supportive and educational hospital culture
Professional growth as the specialty service expands
Strong emphasis on work-life balance
Coastal Southern California location
Specific salary and additional benefit details were not stated in the supplied listing and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Apply Today
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ACVS Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon in Ventura, CA who wants more than an established caseload and is interested in helping build the future of a growing specialty service.
With a privately owned hospital, advanced technology, strong referral base, collaborative specialty environment, and the opportunity to create and lead a new surgical service, the position offers substantial clinical and professional influence.
Board-certified veterinary surgeons seeking a specialty surgery position in Southern California with excellent work-life balance and the lifestyle advantages of coastal Ventura are encouraged to apply.
Contact:
Matt Doyle – Senior Associate Talent Partner
T: (213) 258-1399
E: matt@supreme-ss.com