Veterinary Medical Director

Desort
Any Location, CA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

An established veterinary practice is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director and provide clinical leadership to a collaborative veterinary team.

What You Will Do

Serve as the clinical leader and primary medical resource for the practice, provide hands-on veterinary care, mentor and support associate veterinarians, and lead regular veterinary team meetings.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role combines hands-on veterinary medicine with leadership responsibilities, allowing the Medical Director to maintain an active patient caseload while guiding medical quality, team development, and clinical standards.

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • Active veterinary license in good standing in the applicable state
  • Active DEA registration and any required state or local veterinary licenses or registrations
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience practicing veterinary medicine
  • Previous veterinary leadership or team management experience preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop veterinary professionals
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and delegation skills
  • Collaborative and approachable leadership style
  • Commitment to high-quality medicine, patient safety, and exceptional client care
  • Ability to maintain a hands-on clinical caseload while fulfilling leadership responsibilities
  • Commitment to working a full-time schedule

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Continuing education allowance and professional development opportunities
  • Paid professional licenses, memberships, and dues
  • Leadership development and mentorship opportunities
  • Employee wellness and mental health resources
  • Student loan assistance
  • Referral bonus opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling and work-life balance support
  • Sign-on and retention incentives may be available
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