Veterinary Medical Director

Ethos Veterinary Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K with employer match

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

SAGE Redwood City is seeking a Medical Director to lead a high-volume hospital and advance patient care, clinical standards, and team development. This role requires confident leadership to inspire a diverse clinical staff and guide hospital growth.

The successful candidate will oversee medical standards, collaborate with the Hospital Director on operations and recruitment, and work with the Assistant Medical Director to mentor ER and specialty doctors.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent; eligible for California licensure.
• 5+ years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty hospital with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with confidence in change management and addressing complex issues.
• Passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence.
• Solutions-oriented, collaborative, and decisive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
• Partner with the Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
• Guide and support ER and specialty doctors while helping establish mentorship programs
• Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture
• Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
• 4 day workweek with 3 admin days and 1 clinical day

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Change management

Collaboration

Communication

Decisive

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Medical Director - SAGE Redwood City

SAGE Redwood City is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead a thriving, high-volume hospital where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care and team development. This role is ideal for a confident, visionary leader ready to inspire a dynamic team, elevate clinical standards, and guide the hospital’s continued growth.

Your Role

• Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
• Partner with the Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
• Working with the Assistant Medical Director, you will guide and support both ER and specialty doctors while helping to establish new house officer and ER Immerse mentorship programs
• Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture
• Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
• 4 day workweek with 3 admin days and 1 clinical day

What We’re Looking For

• DVM or equivalent; eligible for California licensure
• 5+ years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty hospital with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong leadership skills with confidence in change management and addressing complex issues
• Passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
• Solutions-oriented, collaborative, and decisive

Why SAGE Redwood City?

• A fast-paced, high-impact hospital with a large, diverse caseload and opportunity to shape clinical programs
• Tight-knit, tenured team that values collaboration and professional growth
• Hospital renovation coming in Q2 of 2026 which includes expanding CCU and ER capacity
• Access to Ethos Veterinary Health’s national network for leadership development, mentorship, and clinical education
• Competitive pay ($280,000 to $300,000 base and ability to earn production on your clinical day) generous sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance available
• Excellent benefits including health, dental, disability, life insurance, flexible spending plans, 401K with employer match and more

Location - Redwood City, CA

Living in Redwood City, California offers a vibrant blend of suburban charm and urban convenience, with its thriving downtown area featuring a diverse range of dining, shopping, and cultural activities. Residents enjoy beautiful weather year-round, scenic parks, and close proximity to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley, making it an ideal location for work and leisure.

Interested? Please send your CV to Amanda Schultz ([e-mail]) to start the conversation!