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Veterinarian

J926540 San Diego California USD210K / Year

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

With compensation up to $210,000, a monthly Medical Director stipend and signing, retention and relocation packages of up to $75,000, this position offers significant earning potential alongside production opportunities with no negative accrual, strong operational support and genuine scope to develop as a veterinary leader.

The Hospital

This full-service small-animal hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care within a friendly, collaborative environment. The focus is on high-quality medicine, excellent client communication and continuity of care, with veterinarians supported by experienced technicians, veterinary assistants and dedicated client-service professionals.

The hospital manages a varied general-practice caseload alongside daytime urgent presentations, providing the Medical Director with the opportunity to remain clinically active while guiding medical standards and team development.

Clinical services, equipment and capabilities include:
•Comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
•Routine physical examinations
•Vaccinations and parasite prevention
•Sick-patient appointments
•Daytime urgent care
•Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
•Senior pet medicine
•Chronic disease management
•Digital diagnostic radiography
•Digital dental radiography
•ECG capabilities
•Comprehensive in-house laboratory diagnostics
•Comprehensive dentistry and oral healthcare
•Routine and general soft-tissue surgery
•Anesthesia and patient monitoring
•Multimodal pain management
•In-house pharmacy
•Client education and preventative-care planning
•Online appointment scheduling
•Automated client reminders
•Client wellness plan options
•Experienced technical support
•Veterinary assistant support
•Dedicated client-service support
•Collaborative case management
•Clinical mentorship
•Continued professional development
Access to digital radiography, dental imaging, ECG and comprehensive in-house laboratory testing supports efficient diagnostic workups and timely treatment decisions while allowing the hospital to maintain continuity of care across a broad range of cases.

The Leadership Opportunity

As Medical Director, you'll remain actively involved in clinical medicine while helping guide the hospital's medical quality, team development and continued growth.
•Establish and maintain high clinical standards
•Develop and refine medical protocols
•Oversee case management from intake through discharge
•Maintain an active general-practice caseload
•Perform dentistry and general surgery
•Support the management of daytime urgent cases
•Lead daily clinical rounds
•Mentor and develop veterinarians
•Coach and support technicians and veterinary assistants
•Encourage collaborative case discussion and shared learning
•Promote consistent, evidence-based medicine
•Maintain high standards of medical documentation
•Oversee pharmacy and controlled-substance compliance
•Partner with the Hospital Manager on hospital priorities
•Support workflow and scheduling improvements
•Contribute to staffing and team-development initiatives
•Champion excellent client communication and education
•Support quality-improvement initiatives
•Contribute to practice growth and community engagement
•Foster a positive, accountable and learning-focused culture

Benefits

•Compensation up to $210,000
•Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
•Monthly Medical Director stipend
•Production bonus opportunities
•No negative accrual
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
•Generous paid time off
•Paid holidays
•Paid parental leave
•Continuing education stipend
•Dedicated CE days
•Leadership development opportunities
•Structured mentorship
•California veterinary license reimbursement
•Professional association dues covered
•Professional liability coverage
•Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 support
•Mental health and mindfulness resources
•Employee pet care discounts
•Relocation support
•Strong operational and administrative support
•Continued professional development

San Diego, CA

San Diego offers an exceptional combination of coastal living, year-round outdoor recreation and big-city amenities. With miles of coastline and a famously mild climate, the region provides opportunities for surfing, swimming, running, cycling and spending time outdoors throughout the year.
Beyond the beaches, the city offers extensive parks and trails, including Balboa Park, while mountains, desert landscapes and additional outdoor destinations are within reach for weekends away. San Diego's diverse neighborhoods also provide an enormous range of restaurants, cafes, entertainment, arts and cultural attractions.

With a major international airport, leading universities and a strong life-sciences and technology economy, San Diego combines lifestyle with professional opportunity. It is an outstanding setting for a veterinarian looking to combine senior clinical leadership with one of Southern California's most desirable lifestyles.

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Benefits

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