Veterinary Medical Director: Lead & Mentor Clinicians

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

CE allowance

Leadership development

In-house blood bank

Job summary

Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos, part of National Veterinary Associates, is seeking a Medical Director to lead our medical team. The role blends hands-on clinical work with leadership duties across GP, Urgent Care, and ER services.

You will mentor veterinarians and staff, uphold high medical standards, and partner with hospital leadership on staffing and workflow. Adobe Animal Hospital has a long-standing community presence and AAHA accreditation.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary school.
• Strong leadership experience directing Emergency, ICU, and GP teams.
• Passion for mentorship, team development, and hospital culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with veterinary software and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and oversight to maintain high patient care.
• Mentor associate veterinarians and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful team culture.
• Maintain and elevate medical protocols and best practices.
• Partner with management on staffing, scheduling, and workflow.
• Continue practicing clinical medicine and surgery.
• Communicate effectively with clients to ensure trust.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Team development

Clinical decision-making

Problem-solving

Empathy

Education

DVM/VMD from accredited veterinary school

Tools

Veterinary EMR software

Job description

Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos, part of National Veterinary Associates, is seeking a Medical Director to lead our medical team. The role blends hands-on clinical work with leadership duties across GP, Urgent Care, and ER services.

You will mentor veterinarians and staff, uphold high medical standards, and partner with hospital leadership on staffing and workflow. Adobe Animal Hospital has a long-standing community presence and AAHA accreditation.