Veterinarian Medical Director - Future Partnership Option

High Desert Animal Care Hospital; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established animal care hospital in Palmdale, CA, as a Medical Director Veterinarian. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional veterinary care. With flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and future ownership opportunities, this position is perfect for a passionate veterinarian looking to make a significant impact. Enjoy a positive work environment in a vibrant community, with access to scenic parks and the dynamic city of Los Angeles just a short drive away. If you seek a fulfilling career where you can grow and thrive, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan reimbursement

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary degree from an accredited university required.
• Active veterinary state license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hospital and manage staff effectively.
• Ensure medical quality assurance and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relations

Medical Quality Assurance

Financial Oversight

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Company Description

High Desert Animal Care Hospital, located in the beautiful Palmdale, CA area, is a fast-paced small animal practice! For over 30 years, we’ve been providing exceptional care to our local patients—from routine check-ups to complex surgeries—handling everything from urgent walk-ins to challenging cases.

Whether it’s diving into a busy day of appointments, tackling new challenges, or learning and growing as a team, we’re always in it together. If you’re ready to join a dedicated, fun-loving team that looks forward to coming to work every day, this is the place for you!

Why join us?

Thriving culture: Our close-knit staff enjoys a positive work environment
Strong support staff: Our DVMs love having a support staff that is highly trained with tenured team members
Benefits: We offer DVMs extensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan reimbursement, future ownership opportunities, etc.!
Future Partnership Opportunity: Qualify for equity or ownership through our Partner Track program following successful employment. Interested? Ask us for more details!

Services Include: Routine Care, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Cold Laser Therapy, Digital X-Rays, Ultrasounds, Complete Surgical Suite, etc. Learn more about our hospital here.

Visit Our Website to Learn More!

Our Palmdale and Antelope Valley veterinarian office is very easy to get to and is about an hour outside of Hollywood, CA. Palmdale truly has something for everyone! Whether you're exploring scenic parks, hiking trails, or enjoying live music and delicious dining, there's always something to do. Plus, you're just a short drive from LA's dynamic city scene, breathtaking beaches, and snowy mountain peaks perfect for skiing.

Job Description

As the Medical Director Veterinarian, you will serve as the pivotal leader of our hospital. Your role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to leadership and staff management, client relations, medical quality assurance, financial oversight of the practice in partnership with Regional Manager. This role is integral to the success of our hospital, and we are excited to have you bring your expertise and leadership to our team.

We offer our veterinarians:

Flexible Scheduling & Medical Autonomy
Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
Future Ownership Opportunities
Competitive Compensation
DVM Mentor Network
Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues

Salary Range can vary from $140,000 to $180,000. Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
Active veterinary state license
Current DEA License preferred but not required
USDA Accreditation preferred but not required

Additional Information

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin