Regional Veterinary Medical Director – Lead Clinics & Elevate Care

Modern Animal, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Equity grant units

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Spring Health access

Free Modern Animal membership for your

Job summary

Modern Animal, Inc. is seeking an Area Medical Director to oversee medical leadership and clinical development for the Los Angeles Area.

You will coach veterinary leaders, mentor doctors, and uphold high standards of care across clinics, spending about 80% in-clinic with field-based leadership. You will partner with Regional Medical Director and cross-functional teams to implement programs, tools, and workflows, while leading recruitment, development, and performance management for a growing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of veterinary experience, ideally 5+ in a multi-unit operations or leadership role
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or equivalent program, with eligibility to practice in the United States
• Active license to practice veterinary medicine in California required at the start of employment
• License must be in good standing with no malpractice or disciplinary actions
• Willingness to travel (up to 80%) to our clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area, in addition to occasional travel out-of-state for company meetings, events, and training
• Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the San Francisco Bay Area

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of veterinarians, providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development
• Foster a culture of curiosity, integrity, clinical excellence, and accountability
• Champion high standards of care across all medical services and procedures
• Conduct routine clinical observations and chart reviews to provide feedback and ensure consistent quality
• Serve as a medical resource for complex cases or escalated care concerns
• Partner with the Area Clinic Manager to co-lead clinic teams and ensure alignment across medical and operational priorities
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of new doctors, including mentorship for new graduates or new leaders
• Guide doctors on time management, case efficiency, and client communication
• Lead performance management processes and support clinics through change and growth
• Support a psychologically safe environment where doctors and teams can thrive
• Collaborate with Regional and Support Teams to develop and implement programs that elevate patient care and client experience
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new medical tools, systems, or workflows
• Contribute to hiring strategy and workforce planning across your region
• Monitor clinical performance metrics and use insights to coach and improve outcomes
• Partner with field leaders to support clinic workflows, schedules, and DVM staffing needs
• Assist with new clinic openings, including staffing, training, and establishing a culture of excellence from day one

Skills

Veterinary leadership

Mentorship

Clinical excellence

Team development

Education

AVMA-accredited school

US practice eligibility

Job description

Modern Animal, Inc. is seeking an Area Medical Director to oversee medical leadership and clinical development for the Los Angeles Area.

You will coach veterinary leaders, mentor doctors, and uphold high standards of care across clinics, spending about 80% in-clinic with field-based leadership. You will partner with Regional Medical Director and cross-functional teams to implement programs, tools, and workflows, while leading recruitment, development, and performance management for a growing