Job Description: Our client is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Small Animal Medical Director to lead a companion animal hospital focused on clinical excellence and team collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on veterinary medicine with strategic leadership, influencing medical standards and guiding a supportive clinical team.
The hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, managing everything from preventive wellness visits to complex medical cases and general surgery. With access to digital radiography and a strong team of registered veterinary technicians, the Medical Director will oversee case quality, mentor associates, and maintain a positive, safety-driven environment. The position follows a full-time schedule with rotational weekend coverage.
Qualifications Needed:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent qualification
- Active California veterinary license in good standing or eligibility to obtain
- Strong experience in small animal medicine and surgery
- Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
- Commitment to maintaining high ethical and clinical standards
Package:
- Base salary structured according to experience and leadership scope
- Medical Director stipend with annual bonus potential
- Sign-on incentive available
- Eligibility for additional variable compensation programs
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Employer-supported retirement savings plan
- Paid parental leave plus vacation and sick time
- Continuing education allowance with paid CE days
- Modern diagnostic and treatment technology
- Employee pet healthcare benefits
