Job Description: Our client is seeking a Small Animal Medical Director Veterinarian to lead a full-service companion animal hospital in Modesto, California. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys combining clinical practice with mentorship, medical leadership, team development, and high-quality patient care.
The role offers the chance to work alongside experienced veterinarians, technicians, support staff, and hospital leadership while shaping medical standards across routine care, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, geriatric care, and small companion animal medicine. With flexible scheduling, no negative accrual, and a strong focus on local clinical autonomy, this position provides an excellent platform for a confident leader ready to guide a collaborative hospital team.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing clinical leadership and maintaining high medical standards across the hospital
- Seeing patients while guiding treatment planning, case quality, and patient care protocols
- Mentoring associate veterinarians and supporting professional development within the team
- Working with hospital leadership on service growth, workflow, inventory, equipment, and operational priorities
- Supporting positive communication between doctors, clients, support staff, and leadership teams
Qualifications Needed:
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited college or university
- Current or eligible veterinary licensure in California
- DEA registration obtained and maintained
- Three to five or more years of veterinary practice experience
- Strong diagnostic, surgical, dental, leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
Package:
- Salary from $180,000 to $210,000, based on experience
- Production bonus with no negative accrual option available
- No non-compete
- Flexible schedule options
- Signing and retention packages available
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance included
- Paid parental leave available
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team member pet discounts provided
- Continuing education stipends and career development resources
