Emergency Veterinarian

Horizon Veterinary Specialists is a rapidly growing, fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital located in beautiful Ventura, California. Horizon was founded in August of 2018 by five board certified veterinarians who want to inspire positive change in the veterinary community for their patients and for all the incredible professionals who dedicate themselves to veterinary medicine. With a state-of-the-art facility and a focus on positive, inclusive, and educational culture, the Horizon Partners have built a team of kind-hearted, dedicated, and motivated professionals to serve each other, our patients, and the community members of beautiful Ventura.  

Horizon’s emergency and critical care team provides services 24/7 to small animal patients of Ventura and the surrounding counties. Our emergency department supports walk-in emergencies as well as referrals from the primary veterinarian community.  We have a large, fully equipped, multi-unit ICU with a separate room for isolation and a room just for cats. Our emergency department team is fortunate to have access to internal medicine services six days a week, for supportive services and consultation.

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Located just an hour from the buzz of LA and two hours from the ski slopes, Ventura, California is where your best life begins! Start your day by catching the perfect wave at Rincon Beach, stroll the scenic Ventura Pier at sunset, or hike the beautiful trails of Los Padres National Forest. With endless sunshine, family and dog-friendly parks, and a lively arts scene, Ventura is the ultimate place to live, play, and explore!

Horizon is looking for a knowledgeable and eager Emergency Veterinarian or Critical Care Veterinarian who approaches their role with kindness and dedication and is ready to join the Horizon Emergency & Critical Care Team! 

If emergency surgery is your passion, you will find ample opportunities to pursue this, as well as many other aspects of veterinary medicine. We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude, confidence, who is detail oriented and diligent. The veterinarian in this position must possess excellent communication skills, approaching each patient and client with kindness and understanding, sensitive to the vast variety of situations that an emergency veterinarian encounters. 

We Offer:

• Guaranteed salary without negative accrual additional production-based pay 
• Flexible work schedule and realistic patient and client expectations 
• Time for rest and fun is encouraged with your generous allotment of paid time off 
• A variety of medical plans to choose from including medical, dental, vision and a variety of supplemental options 
• Your licensing and several veterinary related memberships covered for you! 
• Generous CE package, allowing ongoing growth and collaboration within the veterinary community 
• Mentorship opportunities, learn with and educated us 
• We want to help you plan for the future with our 401k plan! 
• Of course, you will have benefits for your furry family members too! 
• Collaboration is key!  Rounds occur daily, all of our doctors' support and consult on cases
• Compensation Range- $175,000-250,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

• DVM degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Valid veterinary license to practice in California.
• Previous experience in emergency or critical care preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to client education.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-doctor environment.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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