Veterinarian (Medical Director) – Monrovia, CA

Desort; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Continuing education allowance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Mentorship and professional dev

Job summary

Desort is seeking an experienced Medical Director in Monrovia, CA to lead clinical care while practicing hands-on medicine. The role emphasizes mentoring a strong clinical team, maintaining high patient care standards, and guiding medical decisions.

The Medical Director will oversee clinical operations, support staff development, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while staying current with advances in veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
• Active veterinary license in good standing.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
• Several years of veterinary medicine practice.
• Leadership or team-management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive veterinary care, including exams, diagnostics, treatment, surgery and dentistry.
• Serve as the medical leader and uphold high standards of clinical care.
• Mentor, coach and support associate veterinarians and clinical staff.
• Provide guidance on medical cases, treatment plans and client communication.
• Review medical records and promote accurate documentation.
• Lead or participate in doctor meetings, case discussions and continuing education.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, professional team environment.
• Support practice management with scheduling, workflows, inventory and daily operations.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding and developing veterinary team members.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary, safety, controlled-substance and regulatory requirements.
• Support client education, community outreach and quality patient care initiatives.
• Stay current with developments in veterinary medicine and maintain professional knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Veterinary medicine

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Active license

DEA registration

Leadership experience

Job description

Veterinarian (Medical Director) –Monrovia, CA

A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Medical Directorto provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice hands-on medicine. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring colleagues, supporting a strong clinical team, and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive veterinary care, including examinations, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and dentistry as appropriate.
• Serve as the medical leader of the practice and help maintain high standards of clinical care.
• Mentor, coach, and support associate veterinarians and other clinical team members.
• Provide guidance on medical cases, treatment plans, and client communication.
• Review medical records and promote accurate and consistent documentation.
• Lead or participate in doctor meetings, case discussions, and continuing education activities.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and professional team environment.
• Work with practice management to support efficient scheduling, workflows, inventory, equipment, and daily operations.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and developing veterinary team members.
• Ensure compliance with applicable veterinary, safety, controlled-substance, and regulatory requirements.
• Support client education, community outreach, and initiatives that promote quality patient care.
• Stay current with developments in veterinary medicine and maintain professional knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program.
• Active veterinary license in good standing.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain one, when required.
• Additional licenses, certifications, or registrations as required for the position.
• Several years of experience practicing veterinary medicine.
• Previous leadership or team-management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Performance and/or production incentives may be available
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional license and membership support
• Health, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Additional benefits may be available depending on the position

Equal Opportunity Employer
This veterinary organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.