Veterinary Medical Director

Global-Talent-Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

CE allowance

Job summary

Global Talent Partners seeks an experienced Veterinarian to become Medical Director at a companion animal hospital in Los Angeles. You will continue practicing medicine while leading clinical standards and mentoring the veterinary team.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and high-quality patient care, with support from practice leadership and a culture built around mentorship in sunny Southern California.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinarian with leadership focus for Medical Director role.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in companion animals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor veterinarians and support professionals
• Maintain high medical and patient-care standards
• Guide clinical protocols and best practices
• Support collaborative case discussion and clinical development
• Provide guidance on more challenging cases
• Foster a positive, learning-focused team culture
• Partner with practice leadership on hospital operations
• Support efficient scheduling and clinical workflows
• Contribute to equipment and resource planning
• Help establish CE and professional development priorities
• Maintain an active medical, surgical and dental caseload
• Build strong, long-term client relationships

Skills

Veterinary leadership

Clinical governance

Mentorship

Client communication

Job description

Global Talent Partners is excited to present an opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to step into a Veterinary Medical Director position at an established companion animal hospital in Los Angeles, California.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to continue practicing medicine while taking greater responsibility for clinical standards, veterinarian development and the continued success of the hospital. You'll have meaningful medical autonomy alongside an experienced support team, accessible practice leadership and a culture built around collaboration and mentorship.

About the Practice

This established, appointment-based small animal hospital has developed a strong community reputation and provides comprehensive general practice medicine within a collaborative clinical environment.

Veterinarians are supported by experienced technicians and client service professionals, helping maintain efficient workflows and allowing doctors to concentrate on medicine, procedures and client communication.

Services and capabilities include:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Comprehensive physical examinations
• Internal medicine
• Sick pet consultations
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Digital radiography
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Dental radiography
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dedicated surgical facilities
• Dental treatment facilities
• Chronic disease management
• Senior pet medicine
• Client education and preventative healthcare

The combination of ultrasound, digital radiography, dental imaging and in-house laboratory diagnostics provides doctors with the resources to investigate cases efficiently and deliver timely, evidence-based care.

The hospital also takes a client-friendly, open approach to veterinary care, with owners able to remain with their pets during examinations and vaccinations where appropriate.

The Opportunity

You'll maintain an active general practice caseload while providing clinical leadership across the hospital.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Lead and mentor veterinarians and support professionals
• Maintain high medical and patient-care standards
• Guide clinical protocols and best practices
• Support collaborative case discussion and clinical development
• Provide guidance on more challenging cases
• Foster a positive, learning-focused team culture
• Partner with practice leadership on hospital operations
• Support efficient scheduling and clinical workflows
• Contribute to equipment and resource planning
• Help establish CE and professional development priorities
• Maintain an active medical, surgical and dental caseload
• Build strong, long-term client relationships

The position provides the opportunity to influence the hospital's clinical direction while remaining actively involved in patient care, making it suitable for an established veterinary leader or an experienced clinician ready to take the next step into formal leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation up to $235,000
• $50,000 sign-on bonus
• Production bonus with no negative accrual
• Medical Director stipend
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• CE allowance
• Dedicated CE days
• California veterinary license support
• Professional dues
• Professional liability coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee referral bonus program
• Optional student loan assistance programs

Life in Los Angeles

Los Angeles offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity, cultural diversity and year-round access to the outdoors. The city's many neighborhoods provide an enormous choice of restaurants, entertainment, arts and cultural experiences, alongside major universities, professional sports and a diverse professional community.

Southern California's climate also makes it easy to enjoy life outside work, with beaches, hiking trails, mountain destinations and extensive parks accessible throughout the region. Los Angeles International Airport provides excellent domestic and international connectivity, making LA an attractive base for veterinarians looking to combine senior career progression with an active lifestyle.

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