Veterinary Medical Director

Global Talent Partners; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Flexible scheduling

Insurance

PTO

CE allowance

401(k) match

Professional dues

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Mental health resources

Mentorship

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Global Talent Partners is seeking an experienced Veterinarian to become Veterinary Medical Director at a companion animal hospital in San Fernando, CA. You will maintain an active clinical caseload while leading medical leadership across the hospital.

The role emphasizes mentoring doctors, upholding high medical standards and shaping the clinical direction of the practice in a collaborative environment with strong technician support and on-site diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinarian with leadership experience.
• Strong clinical skills across companion animals.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor veterinarians and clinical staff.
• Maintain high medical and patient-care standards.
• Provide guidance on complex clinical cases and reviews.
• Support collaborative case discussion and review.
• Refine medical protocols and standards of care.
• Promote efficient clinical workflows.
• Foster a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture.
• Partner with practice management on hospital strategy and development.
• Contribute to scheduling, equipment and operational planning.
• Maintain an active medical and surgical caseload.
• Support regulatory and medical-record compliance.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical excellence

Communication

Education

DVM degree

California veterinary license

Job description

Veterinary Medical Director

J906669 San Fernando California USD260K/ Year

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 San Fernando, California.

This is a hands‑on clinical leadership opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to continue practicing medicine while taking a greater role in mentoring doctors, maintaining medical standards and shaping the clinical direction of the hospital. You'll have the autonomy to lead alongside experienced practice management, with strong technician support and modern on-site diagnostics.

About the Practice

This long‑established small animal hospital has served its local community for decades, developing a loyal client base and a strong reputation for personalized veterinary care.

The hospital has a collaborative, teaching‑focused culture where veterinarians are encouraged to discuss cases, share knowledge and continue developing clinically. Doctors are supported by experienced technicians, client service professionals and practice leadership.

Services and capabilities include:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Comprehensive physical examinations
• Internal medicine
• Sick pet consultations
• Same-day urgent care
• Digital radiography
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Dental imaging
• In‑house laboratory diagnostics
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Routine soft tissue surgery
• On‑site pharmacy
• Chronic disease management
• Senior pet medicine
• Client education and preventative healthcare

The combination of digital radiography, ultrasound, dental imaging and in‑house laboratory capabilities provides doctors with the resources to investigate and manage a broad range of cases efficiently.

The Opportunity

You’ll maintain an active clinical caseload while providing medical leadership across the hospital.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Lead and mentor veterinarians and clinical support staff
• Maintain high medical and patient‑care standards
• Provide guidance on complex clinical cases
• Support collaborative case discussion and review
• Refine medical protocols and standards of care
• Promote efficient clinical workflows
• Help develop veterinarians clinically and professionally
• Foster a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture
• Partner with practice management on hospital strategy and development
• Contribute to scheduling, equipment and operational planning
• Maintain an active medical and surgical caseload
• Support regulatory and medical‑record compliance
• Build strong, long‑term client relationships

You’ll have the opportunity to influence how medicine is delivered while remaining closely involved in patient care, making this an attractive position for an established leader or an experienced veterinarian ready to take the next step into formal clinical leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation up to $260,000
• $50,000 sign‑on bonus
• Medical Director stipend
• Production incentives with no negative accrual
• Long‑term cash incentive program tied to production
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• CE allowance
• California veterinary license and DEA support
• Professional dues
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Mentorship and leadership development
• Student loan assistance

Life in San Fernando

San Fernando offers an appealing combination of Southern California lifestyle, community atmosphere and access to the wider Los Angeles metropolitan area. Located in the San Fernando Valley, the area provides convenient access to restaurants, shopping and everyday amenities while keeping the employment, entertainment and cultural opportunities of Los Angeles within reach.

For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, the surrounding region provides access to parks, hiking trails and nearby mountain recreation, while Southern California's beaches and entertainment destinations are accessible for days off and weekends. With major road connections throughout the Valley and wider Los Angeles area, San Fernando provides a well‑connected base for veterinarians looking to combine career progression with everything Southern California has to offer.