Veterinary Medical Director

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) with employer match

Professional liability coverage

Continuing education support

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

SAGE Redwood City is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead a high-volume, multi-specialty and emergency hospital. You will balance strategic leadership with active clinical practice to drive patient care and clinician development.

The role features a four-day workweek with three administrative days and one clinical day, plus opportunities to guide hospital renovation and expansion and to influence medical standards within Ethos Veterinary Health.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with California licensure eligibility.
• At least 5 years of clinical multi-specialty or emergency experience.
• At least 2 years in veterinary leadership and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic medical leadership for a high-volume hospital.
• Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives.
• Partner with Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning.
• Guide ER and specialty doctors along with mentorship programs.
• Maintain a clinical caseload one day per week.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable hospital culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

People development

Education

DVM or equivalent

Tools

California veterinary license

Job description

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Medical Director

Base Salary: $280,000-$300,000 + production opportunity
Full-Time opportunity in Redwood City, California
Schedule: 4-day workweek - 3 administrative days and 1 clinical day

SAGE Redwood City is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead a thriving, high-volume specialty and emergency hospital with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care, clinician development, and the future direction of the hospital.

This is an opportunity for a confident, visionary leader who enjoys developing people, elevating medical standards, and building strong teams. You'll have the support of the Hospital Director, Assistant Medical Director, and Ethos leadership team while helping guide a talented group of specialty, emergency, and urgent care clinicians.

The role offers a unique balance of strategic leadership and clinical medicine, with a four-day workweek consisting of three dedicated administrative days and one clinical day. This structure provides the time and flexibility to focus on meaningful leadership initiatives while maintaining a connection to clinical practice.

SAGE Redwood City is also preparing for a significant hospital renovation and expansion, creating an exciting opportunity for the next Medical Director to help shape the hospital's next chapter.

Location Highlight

Located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, Redwood City offers an exceptional combination of Bay Area access and an active, community-oriented lifestyle. With beautiful weather, a vibrant downtown, excellent dining and cultural opportunities, and easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, the coast, and nearby outdoor recreation, Redwood City offers something for everyone.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Base salary of $280,000-$300,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Additional production opportunity for clinical work
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Four-day workweek with dedicated administrative time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional liability coverage
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Leadership development opportunities through Ethos Veterinary Health
• Access to a national network of veterinary leaders and specialty clinicians

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide strategic medical leadership for a high-volume, multi-specialty and emergency hospital
• Oversee medical standards, protocols, quality initiatives, and clinical best practices
• Partner closely with the Hospital Director on hospital operations, recruitment, retention, and long-term planning
• Work alongside the Assistant Medical Director to guide and support ER and specialty doctors
• Help establish and develop new house officer and ER Immerse mentorship programs
• Foster a collaborative, accountable culture where clinicians and support teams can thrive
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, patient care, and the overall clinician experience
• Support physician development through mentorship, coaching, and professional development
• Help drive initiatives that strengthen communication and collaboration across specialties, emergency medicine, and hospital leadership
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinarians and the local veterinary community
• Represent SAGE Redwood City and Ethos as a leader within the broader veterinary community
• Partner with Ethos regional leadership on strategic initiatives and hospital growth
• Help guide the hospital through its upcoming renovation and expansion, including increased CCU and ER capacity
• Maintain a clinical caseload one day per week, allowing you to remain connected to patients, clients, and the medical team
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensure
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty or emergency/specialty hospital environment
• At least 2 years of veterinary leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and navigate complex organizational challenges
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• A passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
• Confidence making difficult decisions while maintaining a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive, accountable, and supportive hospital culture
• An interest in advancing veterinary medicine and developing the next generation of veterinary professionals

Join Us

At Ethos, leadership isn't just about managing a hospital- it's about creating an environment where exceptional medicine and exceptional people can thrive.

At SAGE Redwood City, you'll have the opportunity to shape the culture, develop clinicians, influence medical standards, and help lead a major period of growth for an established and highly respected specialty hospital.

With dedicated administrative time, a strong leadership structure, a tenured team, and the resources of Ethos Veterinary Health behind you, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while maintaining a meaningful connection to clinical medicine.