Job Description: Our client is seeking a Small Animal Medical Director Veterinarian to lead a compact and experienced clinical team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day patient care. The position combines medical leadership with a hands-on caseload of dogs and cats, supported by digital dental radiography, digital radiography, diagnostic ultrasound and electronic medical records.
This opportunity is well suited to a veterinarian who enjoys setting clinical standards, supporting colleagues and helping shape the medical direction of a practice. The schedule can be structured on a full-time or part-time basis, with weekday hours only and no weekend requirement, creating an appealing balance between leadership responsibilities and personal time.
Qualifications Needed:
- DVM degree from an accredited university or recognised equivalent
- California veterinary licence in good standing, or eligibility to obtain
- Strong commitment to high-quality clinical standards and professional ethics
- Confident leadership style with the ability to guide and support veterinary colleagues
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Provide medical leadership across a team of veterinarians, RVTs and veterinary assistants
- Oversee clinical quality while continuing to manage a varied small animal caseload
- Support case discussions, mentoring and consistent treatment standards across the team
- Contribute to the ongoing development of workflows and clinical decision-making
Package:
- Sign-on incentive package available
- Weekday-only working pattern with no weekend requirement
- Full-time or part-time schedule options
- Continuing education allowance with paid professional development days
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options for eligible employees
- Paid parental leave alongside vacation and sick leave
- Access to extensive continuing education and clinical learning resources
- Opportunity to participate in structured clinical study initiatives
- Support from an established team of veterinary and nursing professionals
