Medical Director - Veterinarian

North Houston Vet Ophthalmology and Animal Eye Medical & Surgical Specialists; La Mesa (CA); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual salary + production bonus

Long-Term Incentive cash program

Monthly Medical Director stipend

401k with company match

Generous CE allowance

Descripción de la vacante

The Pet Hospital of La Mesa in La Mesa, CA is seeking a Medical Director to lead our team and set the standard for excellence in medical quality, patient care, and client experiences. You will mentor doctors, balance clinical practice with leadership, and guide the medical quality framework across the hospital.

We offer strong earnings with a $170k–$190k annual salary plus production bonus, a Long-Term Incentive cash program, professional dues and CE support, and generous benefits including

Responsabilidades

• Set, model, and uphold medical quality standards for the practice, exemplifying excellence and delivering high-quality care.
• Coach, mentor, and manage veterinarians to achieve clinical proficiency and maintain thorough medical records.
• Lead regular doctor meetings to align medical standards, protocols, and hospital priorities.

Descripción del empleo

The Pet Hospital of La Mesa is hiring a Medical Director to lead our team. At La Mesa, we pride ourselves on offering complete autonomy in your medicine. We believe in our veterinarian's ability and education, therefore do not feel it necessary to dictate medicine. We provide the tools; you provide the knowledge. Our hospital is equipped with digital x-ray, inhouse labs, diagnostic ultrasound, dental x-ray, surgical laser, and much more. In addition, we encourage our doctors to stay up to date on progressions in medicine. We offer generous CE stipends to promote growth and learning within our clinic.

Teamwork is important to us, which is why you will have complete access to our growing network of licensed professionals through our online community and round table discussions. In clinic, we have a very close-knit and extremely welcoming team.

Veterinarian & Animal Hospital in La Mesa, CA | The Pet Hos...

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: [2 : 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.

• $170k - $190k annual salary + production bonus (30 hours/week)
• 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
• Referral bonus program: Bring great talent to our network & get rewarded
• Flexible scheduling, strong work-life balance, and mentorship programs
• Relocation assistance and sign on bonuses available
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

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