As your Ventura Veterinarians, we are dedicated to our clients, their pets and our community. Sometimes, we’re doing pretty interesting and unique things that are worth sharing, either by the local media or us. We invite you to read our latest news below.
November 19, 2020
Much love and and Aloha to our community of Ventura County for voting for us as your #1 Veterinarian practice for SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW! We are so lucky to serve our community! For a full list winners for the last 3 years, see below: 2020 click here 2019 click here 2018 click here … More »
November 5, 2020
For our bunny loving clients – There is a devastating virus called ‘Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus’ that has appeared in the US this year. Recent outbreaks in 2020 have been discovered in the wild cottontail and jack rabbit populations throughout Arizona the desert communities of Southern California, such as San Bernardino County. There are … More »
May 5, 2020
Dear Ohana Clients and Community Partners, We are proud to announce the start of a new Veterinary Technology Program at Ventura College! This is a two-year program for veterinary assistants that will launch in Fall of 2020 at Ventura College’s East Campus in Santa Paula. Potential student candidates who are interested in participating in the program … More »
March 17, 2020
Please click to read our Letter to Ohana Clients. What is Ohana doing to minimize my risk of exposure to the Coronavirus? We require that all staff frequently wash their hands: a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water No handshaking Sick staff are asked to stay home We use medical grade disinfectants that kill the Coronavirus We have stringent … More »
July 8, 2019
Diet Related Acquired Heart Disease in Dogs by Dr. Megan Glaser and Dr. Amy Vlazny Many of you may have heard that the FDA recently released a report investigating a possible link between grain free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. DCM is a disease of the heart muscle that leads to reduced pumping ability of the heart and increase heart … More »
June 4, 2018
We are honored to have been named Ventura County Star’s Reader’s Choice for best West County Veterinarian for FIVE consecutive years! When we first opened for business in 2012, we could never have dreamed of being so welcomed and embraced by our community. Mahalo for trusting us with your pets for the last six years. We look forward to many, … More »
October 4, 2017
We are honored to have been named Ventura County Reporter’s Best Of . . . Veterinarian for four years in a row! Mahalo from our entire Ohana! For a full list of 2017 Winners click here. … More »
September 13, 2017
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has announced the finalists for the 2017 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award. Among thousands of members, Dr. Janis Shinkawa, co-founder and medical director of Ohana Pet Hospital in Ventura, California rose to the top of the outstanding field along with two other finalists, NAWBO members … More »
June 28, 2017
Mahalo to the Ventura Breeze for including Ohana Pet Hospital in their article featuring the growth of female veterinarians within the industry and within our community! We are honored to be in such good company that also included Emergency Veterinary Care, The Animal Doctor of Ventura and Moore Veterinary Care. Click here and jump to page 16 for … More »
June 6, 2017
State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) has chosen Ventura-based small business Ohana Pet Hospital as her 2017 Small Business of the Year. “Dr. Jan, the doctors and her staff are doing an amazing job in our community,” said Jackson. “This business is an inspiration to me: its concern for animals, its care for the environment, … More »
