Clinical Development Veterinarian (Veterinary Mentor) | Ventura, CA | Small Animal DVM | Veterinary Leadership & Mentorship

About the role

We're seeking a Clinical Development Veterinarian (Mentorship Veterinarian) based in Ventura, California, to support the continued growth and clinical excellence of our hospitals throughout Ventura County and surrounding region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide High-Quality Small Animal Veterinary Care
• Mentor and Develop Veterinarians
• Support Surgical and Dental Mentorship
• Drive Veterinary Leadership and Program Development

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain licensure in Texas and other applicable states within the region)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in small animal general practice
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, teaching, or developing veterinarians
• Strong clinical proficiency in small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry, with a passion for helping others build their clinical skills
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and coaching abilities
• Able to inspire confidence and build trust with veterinarians at all stages of their careers
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and clinical excellence
• Ability and willingness to travel regionally up to 50% to support hospitals, mentors, veterinary students, externs, and clinical development programs

Preferred Skills

• Veterinary mentorship
• Clinical leadership
• Small animal medicine
• Soft tissue surgery
• Veterinary dentistry
• Medical record excellence
• Client communication
• Veterinary coaching
• Team leadership
• Continuing education
• Professional development
• Clinical training
• Early-career veterinarian support
• Workflow optimization
• Veterinary practice management