Associate Veterinarian - Village Square Portola Valley Vet Hospital (Portola Valley, CA)

Western Veterinary Partners; Portola Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary clinic in Portola Valley seeks a skilled Medical Director to lead their dedicated team. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the practice while enjoying a supportive work environment with no weekend or on-call hours. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in small animal medicine, a passion for mentorship, and leadership experience. The clinic prides itself on its loyal client base and commitment to high-quality veterinary care. If you are passionate about animals and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Exciting bonus package

Medical, dental, and vision with HSA option

Generous PTO with rollover

Flexible scheduling

401(k) options

Paid parental leave

Annual CE allowance

Paid license renewal fees

Investment in personal interests

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on clinical experience in small animal medicine.
• Leadership experience is a plus, along with a culture-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small animal practice and oversee all policies/procedures.
• Build upon hospital strengths while elevating services and encouraging new ideas.

Skills

Small animal medicine

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical experience

Culture driven mindset

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Village Square Veterinary Hospital is searching for a skilled veterinarian to lead our small animal practice. Our clinic has proudly cared for pets in Portola Valley for years and we are eager to welcome a talented veterinarian to our DVM team.

As our Medical Director, you’ll lead a close-knit practice that serves pets from Portola Valley, Woodside, La Honda, Atherton, Menlo Park, Los Altos, and beyond. As our current Medical Director reduces his hours, you will have the opportunity to lead an established clinic with a loyal client base. In this role, you will also build upon our hospital’s current strengths while elevating our services and encouraging new business ideas.

We’re searching for:

• Culture driven mindset
• Confidence with small animal medicine
• 5+ years of current, hands-on, clinical experience
• Love for teaching and a willingness to mentor others
• Veterinarian who trusts their technician team (we have multiple RVTs)
• Extra consideration will go to those with leadership experience

As our Medical Director, you’ll help build out our services and oversee all policies/procedures, ensuring our hospital exceeds expectations and medical standards. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday role (3-4 days/week). We’re happy to accommodate NO weekend, emergency, or on-call hours.

Our investment in YOU:

• Competitive base DOE
• Exciting bonus package / relocation assistance
• Medical Director stipend
• Generous PTO with rollover
• No emergency or on-call hours
• Flexible scheduling with weekends off
• Medical, dental, and vision with HSA option
• 401(k) options
• Personal pet discounts
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• Paid parental leave / bonding time
• Annual CE allowance with paid days to attend
• Paid license renewal fees and membership dues
• Thought partnership with a talented Medical Advisor Board
• Investment in your interests (season ski pass, National Park pass, gym membership, charity donation, etc.)
• Plus much more!

About us:

• Five-doctor practice (includes DVMs of all experience levels)
• Stellar support team, including multiple RVTs
• Primarily small animal GP services
• Beautiful location surrounded by mature trees
• Excellent client base
• Partner with our sister location in Redwood City

Join our team at Village Square and become a part of our commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care within the Portola Valley.

If you love animals, share our desire for high-quality and compassionate care, and would like to join the best staff around, APPLY TODAY!