Medical Director - Veterinarian

North Houston Vet Ophthalmology and Animal Eye Medical & Surgical Specialists; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LTI incentive program

Monthly director stipend

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

401k with company match

CE allowance + licenses

Flexible scheduling

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Mission Valley Pet Clinic in San Diego seeks a Medical Director to lead clinical care and guide a skilled team of veterinary professionals. This role balances hands-on patient care with strategic leadership to ensure top-quality medicine and outstanding client experiences.

The MD will set medical standards, mentor veterinarians, supervise staff, and partner with the Practice Manager to drive quality care, operational excellence, and team growth.

Responsibilities

• Set, model, and uphold medical quality standards for the practice.
• Foster a positive, collaborative hospital culture with patient safety first.
• Coach and manage veterinarians—clinical proficiency, client communication, records.
• Drive continuous improvement in medical quality and patient outcomes.
• Organize regular doctor meetings to align standards and priorities.
• Partner with Practice Manager on scheduling, workflows, inventory, and goals.

Job description

About Our Clinic

Mission Valley Pet Clinic is looking for a full-time Medical Director to lead our team! Mission Valley Pet Clinic is fully equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, state-of-the-art surgical suite, laser therapy, and in-house labs. We provide everything you need to practice high-quality medicine. Mission Valley Pet Clinic has 3 RVTs on staff and extremely knowledgeable vet assistants and client care specialists to help in patient care.

Check us out at: Veterinarian & Animal Hospital in San Diego, CA | Mission V...

Clinic Snapshot

• 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, dental
• Team culture: Collaborative and skilled

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
• 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 patient-centered care
• Assess and manage the hospital inventory to ensure appropriate product availability and cost control
• Provide coaching and feedback to the veterinary team
• Plan and participate in hospital-wide meetings
• Support strategic initiatives and operational excellence, including performance metrics and business goals
• Oversee the maintenance, and appropriate use o