Veterinary Medical Director — Lead, Mentor & Shape Care

Desort; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production-based pay

Leadership stipend

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Continuing education allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Licensing fees reimbursement

Mentorship and career advancement

Job summary

Desort's Albany, CA veterinary clinic seeks a Veterinary Medical Director to lead the medical team and elevate patient care. This role blends clinical excellence with leadership, shaping medical standards and mentoring veterinarians in a collaborative setting.

The position targets an experienced DVM with strong communication and organizational abilities, committed to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine and staff development.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Active veterinary license required to practice.
• Leadership experience (e.g., Lead Veterinarian or Medical Director) preferred.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with excellent communication.
• Commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care for patients.
• Lead and mentor the veterinary team to support clinical growth and development.
• Establish and uphold medical standards, protocols, and best practices.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on operations, workflow, and team performance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Support staff training, coaching, and professional development.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinical skills

Diagnostics

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Active veterinary license

Job description

Desort's Albany, CA veterinary clinic seeks a Veterinary Medical Director to lead the medical team and elevate patient care. This role blends clinical excellence with leadership, shaping medical standards and mentoring veterinarians in a collaborative setting.

The position targets an experienced DVM with strong communication and organizational abilities, committed to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine and staff development.