Medical Director - Veterinarian

North Houston Vet Ophthalmology and Animal Eye Medical & Surgical Specialists; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Monthly stipend for Medical Director

CE allowance and license reimburse—$

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Animal Care Clinic in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Medical Director to lead our veterinary team and oversee clinical operations. The role emphasizes maintaining high medical quality, mentoring doctors, and ensuring excellent patient care and client experiences.

The MD will balance hands-on veterinary work with leadership duties, collaborating with the Practice Manager to align hospital initiatives and staff development. We offer supportive incentives and a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed veterinarian and hold a DVM.
• Experience leading a veterinary team and clinical operations.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to high medical quality and client service.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold medical quality standards for the practice.
• Lead and mentor associate doctors and staff.
• Provide medical oversight of hospital operations.
• Balance clinical duties with leadership responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager on hospital initiatives.

Skills

Veterinary leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Medical quality standards

Education

DVM degree

State veterinary license

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

In-house labs

Digital dental x-ray

Job description

About Our Clinic:

Animal Care Clinic is hiring a Medical Director to lead our team at our full-service animal hospital located in El Cajon, CA . Animal Care Clinic has been named hospital of the year for El Cajon the past several years. It's clean, organized, and equipped with advanced tools and technologies to provide the highest standard of care for a variety of cases. We have perfected the art of work-life balance while delivering exceptional customer service, evident in our positive online reviews. Our community relies on and highly respects us as trusted animal doctors which in turn supports us being open 6 days a week to see a variety of animals.

Our team loves what they do- creating happy vets & happy pets! Check us out at: Landing Page | Animal Care Clinic...

Clinic Snapshot:

• Small Animal General Practice, primarily with cats and dogs with focus on wellness and preventative medicine.
• Practice type: GP
• Avg. daily patient volume: [16 /day]
• Support staff ratio: [3 : 1]
• Case mix: Wellness, surgery, dentistry
• Technology & equipment: Digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house labs, digital dental x-ray
• Team culture: Collaborative, team approach, highly skilled support staff

Total Rewards & How We Invest in You

We believe great doctors deserve great rewards.

• [$180k - $200k] annual salary + production bonus
• DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program - earn annual bonuses based on your production
• No negative accrual: We reward performance without penalizing you during slower periods
• Monthly Medical Director stipend
• Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings
• Generous CE allowance + paid licenses and professional dues
• Flexible scheduling, strong work-life balance, and mentorship programs
• Relocation assistance and sign on bonuses available
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

Position Summary:

The Medical Director (MD) serves as the clinical leader and medical voice of the practice, setting the standard for excellence in medical quality, exceptional patient care, positive client experiences, and a collaborative, high-performing team culture. As a trusted veterinarian within the community, the MD leads by example-delivering high quality medicine, mentoring and developing associate doctors, and fostering an environment where quality, compassion, and teamwork thrive.

In alignment with AmeriVet's strategic vision for veterinary excellence, the MD balances hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, spending most of their time providing direct patient care while also guiding medical quality and supporting the professional growth of the veterinary team. In close partnership with the Practice Manager, the MD provides medical oversight of hospital operations and care delivery to ensure consistently exceptional outcomes for patients, clients, and team members, and achievement of performance metrics and business goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Medical Director supervises the Associate and Partner doctors within the practice.

Responsibilities & Objectives:

• Set, model, and uphold medical quality standards for the practice , exemplifying excellence and delivering high-quality care in accordance with industry standards, AmeriVet guidelines, and state practice acts.
• Foster and sustain a positive, collaborative hospital culture in which:
  • Patient care and safety always come first
  • Team members are empowered to share their voice, solve problems, and contribute ideas
  • The team works together to achieve hospital goals and deliver exceptional client and patient experiences
• Coach, mentor, and manage veterinarians , ensuring they:
  • Achieve and maintain clinical proficiency in medical and surgical care
  • Demonstrate excellent client communication and education
  • Complete thorough, timely, and accurate medical records
  • Ensure appropriate and compliant charging for services and products
  • Lead by example in supporting a positive hospital culture
  • Receive regular coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and accountability as needed
• Drive continuous improvement in medical quality, patient outcomes, and client trust through case review, thoughtful use of clinical insights, and professional judgment.
• Evaluate, develop, and continuously improve clinical competency across the veterinary team , including doctors, relief doctors, veterinary assistants, and technicians, through direct observation, coaching, case discussions, and periodic medical record reviews to elevate medical quality and consistency of care.
• Organize and lead regular doctor meetings to align medical standards, protocols, case reviews, and hospital priorities.
• Partner closely with the Practice Manager to :
  • Meet regularly to align on hospital initiatives, culture, people development, and medical and operational priorities
  • Align hospital scheduling and clinical workflows to optimize team utilization, ensuring team members work at the top of their training and licensure in support of high-quality, efficient, and patie