Veterinary Medical Director: Lead, Mentor & Elevate Care

NCVMA; Los Gatos (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

CE allowance

Leadership development

In-house blood bank

AAHA-accredited

Best Pet Hospital awards

Job summary

Adobe Animal Hospital in the Bay Area seeks an experienced Managing Veterinarian (MDVM) to lead the medical team while continuing hands-on clinical practice in GP, Urgent Care, and ER. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, mentorship, and building a positive hospital culture, with leadership responsibilities and collaboration with hospital leadership.

We offer a competitive salary ($200,000–$250,000+), comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, CE allowance, and opportunities to shape medical

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary school.
• Strong leadership experience directing multiple departments in Emergency, ICU, and GP settings.
• Strong interest in mentorship, leadership, and team development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with veterinary medical software and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and oversight to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for associate veterinarians and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and supportive team culture.
• Maintain and elevate medical protocols, quality standards, and best practices.
• Partner with hospital management on staffing, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Support associate development through coaching, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Continue practicing clinical medicine and surgery as part of your role.
• Communicate effectively with clients, ensuring excellent client experience and trust.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical excellence

Communication

Team collaboration

EMR software

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Adobe Animal Hospital in the Bay Area seeks an experienced Managing Veterinarian (MDVM) to lead the medical team while continuing hands-on clinical practice in GP, Urgent Care, and ER. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, mentorship, and building a positive hospital culture, with leadership responsibilities and collaboration with hospital leadership.

We offer a competitive salary ($200,000–$250,000+), comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, CE allowance, and opportunities to shape medical