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Medical Director Veterinarian

J926478 Los Angeles California USD260K / Year

An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Veterinarian to step into a Medical Director position in Los Angeles, CA, combining hands-on clinical medicine with the opportunity to shape medical standards, mentor colleagues and influence the continued development of the hospital.

With compensation up to $260,000, a $50,000 sign-on bonus and an additional Medical Director stipend, this role offers significant earning potential alongside strong operational support, clinical autonomy and dedicated leadership development.

The Hospital

This established companion-animal hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care within a collaborative, team-focused environment. The hospital combines high clinical standards with a strong emphasis on client relationships, efficient workflows and evidence-based medicine.

The veterinary team is supported by Registered Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants and dedicated client-service professionals, providing the Medical Director and wider doctor team with the support needed to concentrate on patient care, clinical decision-making and team development.

Clinical services, equipment and capabilities include:
•Comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
•Sick-patient appointments
•Urgent and next-day appointments
•Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
•Senior pet medicine
•Chronic disease management
•Digital diagnostic radiography
•Digital dental radiography
•Diagnostic ultrasound
•In-house laboratory diagnostics
•Comprehensive dentistry and oral healthcare
•Routine and advanced soft-tissue surgery
•Select orthopedic procedures
•Dedicated surgical capabilities
•Comprehensive anesthesia planning
•IV fluid therapy
•Continuous anesthetic and patient monitoring
•Multimodal pain management
•In-house pharmacy
•Client education and preventative-care planning
•Registered Veterinary Technician support
•Veterinary assistant support
•Collaborative case management
•Clinical mentorship
•Continued professional development
Access to digital radiography, dental imaging, ultrasound and in-house laboratory testing supports efficient diagnostic workups and same-day clinical decision-making, while the hospital's surgical capabilities provide scope for both routine and more involved procedures.
The practice also provides Saturday appointments, helping maintain access to care for its established client base.

The Leadership Opportunity

As Medical Director, you'll remain clinically active while taking responsibility for the continued quality and development of medicine across the hospital.
•Establish and maintain high clinical standards
•Promote consistent, evidence-based patient care
•Mentor and support veterinarians across different experience levels
•Coach and develop the wider clinical team
•Encourage collaborative case discussion and shared learning
•Support the development and implementation of medical protocols
•Identify opportunities to improve patient care and clinical efficiency
•Foster a positive, accountable and supportive hospital culture
•Partner with practice management on clinical workflows and scheduling
•Support recruitment, onboarding and development of clinical team members
•Help strengthen the overall client experience
•Encourage continuing education and individual professional development
•Maintain strong standards of medical documentation and compliance
•Support community engagement and long-term client relationships
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you'll continue managing your own companion-animal caseload across wellness, internal medicine, dentistry, diagnostics and surgery, allowing you to remain closely connected to both patients and the clinical team.

Benefits

•Compensation up to $260,000
•$50,000 sign-on bonus
•Medical Director stipend
•Production-based earning opportunities
•No negative accrual
•Long-term cash incentive program
•Annual production-based bonus opportunities
•Transparent production metrics
•Relocation assistance
•Flexible scheduling
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•Life insurance
•401(k) retirement plan with company match
•Generous paid time off
•Paid holidays
•Generous continuing education allowance
•California veterinary license support
•National licensing and professional dues covered
•DEA registration support
•Professional liability coverage
•Student loan assistance
•Mental health and wellbeing resources
•Employee pet care discounts
•Commuter benefits
•Employee referral bonuses
•Leadership development opportunities
•Mentorship resources
•Strong operational and administrative support

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles provides an exceptional combination of professional opportunity, culture and year-round outdoor living. As one of the country's largest and most diverse metropolitan areas, the city offers everything from internationally recognized dining and entertainment to leading universities, healthcare institutions and professional networks.

Outside of work, Southern California's climate provides year-round opportunities for hiking, cycling, beaches and outdoor recreation. Griffith Park, the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific coastline offer countless ways to spend time outdoors, while LA's museums, music venues, theaters and professional sports provide equally varied options within the city.

With diverse neighborhoods offering very different lifestyles and convenient access to destinations throughout Southern California, Los Angeles provides an exciting setting for a veterinarian looking to combine senior clinical leadership with an active lifestyle and significant long-term career potential.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Dental Insurance, Vision insurance, Fear Free Practice, 401k