Medical Director

Montevistavet; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000

Medical Director stipend

Paid time off and holidays

Generous sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Flexible schedule options

Employee pet care discounts

Full benefits package

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Turlock, California, is seeking a Medical Director to provide strong leadership and manage a team of veterinarians. This role requires overseeing high-quality veterinary services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining operational efficiency. An ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and have over 3 years of clinical experience, along with leadership qualities to foster team success. A competitive salary and benefits are offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical experience required.
• Prior experience in leadership or management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital operations and manage associate veterinarians.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary practices and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Veterinary expertise

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctor in Veterinary Medicine Degree

Job description

The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The MD is also responsible for maintaining an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the MD holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and the overall management of practice operations. The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to the administrative and leadership duties of the MD role. Effective MDs demonstrate strong work and professional ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold a high standard of patient care.

Hospital Overview

Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital offers all the services your pet needs under one roof. From surgery and dental care to internal medicine and boarding, we’ve got you covered! Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital is a full-service pet hospital that offers comprehensive medical and surgical services for pets in Turlock, CA and the surrounding areas. Since 1993 we have been offering the gold standard of care to every client and patient. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional veterinary services to our community with professionalism and compassion.

Compensation and Benefits Overview

• Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000
• Medical Director stipend
• No negative accrual and no non-compete!
• Paid time off and holidays
• Generous sign‑on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible schedule options
• Employee pet care discounts
• Full benefits package, including but not limited to: Quality health, dental, vision, disability, liability insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, including reimbursement and time off for CE & license fees and more.

If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Lindsay Aimar at [e-mail] or apply at https://www.petvetcarecenters.com/.

Essential Functions

• Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
  • Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
  • Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
  • Works toward making various services work as one team
  • In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory
  • Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
  • Sees patients and handles clinical practice
  • Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
  • Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
  • Appropriately manages controlled drugs
  • Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
  • Conducts regular doctor meetings
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager

Administration duties

• Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
• Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions
• Schedules staff at the hospital to meet practice needs
• Develops medical policies
• Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards

Leading by example

• Holds licensure in good standing to practice and maintains all required licenses with timely renewals
• Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate
• Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians

Development of the practice

• Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs
• Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
• Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and works with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results
• Helps identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions (locum)
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager

Qualifications: Education/Experience

• Doctor in Veterinary Medicine Degree
• 3+ years of clinical experience
• Prior experience in leadership or management preferred

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high‑quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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