General Practice (Medical Director Veterinarian)

Tempus Recruitment; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Medical Director to lead and support veterinary hospitals in Southern California. This pivotal role is perfect for a veterinarian with exceptional leadership skills, dedicated to enhancing patient care and developing teams. The successful candidate will set development plans, conduct annual reviews, and foster a culture of excellence in medical practices. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of veterinary medicine while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Sign-On Bonus

Flexible Compensation Structure

CE Allowance

PTO

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k + Match

Personal Pet Discounts

Free Teladoc Access 24/7

Liability Coverage

Maternity Leave (Full Pay for 4 weeks)

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills in veterinary medicine.
• Experience in client communication and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple veterinary hospitals and ensure high medical standards.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor veterinary teams across locations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Client Communication

Surgical Skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

General Practice (Medical Director Veterinarian)

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

The Package

• $120k - $180k Base Salary + Production
• Competitive Sign-On Bonus
• High Producers Bonus (earn up to 10% additional production after 1 year)
• Flexible Compensation Structure
• CE Allowance
• PTO
• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401k + Match
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Free Teladoc Access 24/7
• Liability Coverage, Life & Accident Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Counseling
• Maternity Leave (Full Pay for 4 weeks)
• Career Progression Opportunities and Mentorship Programs for New Grads

Job Description

A leading veterinary organization is seeking a Regional Medical Director to oversee and support multiple hospitals in the Southern California region. This role is ideal for a veterinarian with strong leadership skills who is passionate about driving excellence in patient care, developing veterinary teams, and ensuring the highest medical standards across multiple locations.

The Regional Medical Director will work closely with the Regional Operations Director, veterinary teams, and hospital managers to enhance continuity, teamwork, and best practices. Responsibilities include setting development plans for doctors, conducting formal annual reviews, and providing ongoing support to ensure continuous growth in medical proficiency, surgical skills, client communication, medical charting, and service management.

Additional duties include recruiting and onboarding veterinarians, coaching paraprofessional staff to build highly efficient teams, and developing veterinary leaders and mentors within each hospital. Regular one-on-one meetings with DVMs will be conducted to review individual production, and participation in monthly hospital doctor meetings will ensure alignment with best practices and hospital workflows. The Regional Medical Director will also collaborate with doctor teams to make informed decisions on hospital medical inventory and client recommendations.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced veterinarian looking to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact on the future of veterinary medicine across multiple hospitals.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting