Veterinary Medical Director – Monrovia, CA

Desort; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Desort in Monrovia, CA is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead clinical operations while maintaining an active caseload. The role blends hands-on medicine with strategic leadership to uphold medical quality, patient safety, and professional standards across the team.

The candidate will mentor veterinarians and support staff, review cases, and implement best practices, ensuring a collaborative hospital culture and strong client service. Full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Active veterinary license in good standing in the applicable state.
• DEA registration and any required licenses or registrations.
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical veterinary medicine experience.
• Previous veterinary leadership or team management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical leader and primary medical resource for the practice.
• Maintain high standards of medical quality and patient care.
• Provide hands-on veterinary care while managing an active caseload.
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians and team members.
• Lead case reviews and guide medical standards and protocols.
• Conduct team meetings and drive improvements in clinical procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership on staffing, scheduling and development.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Mentoring

Communication

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Job description

Veterinary Medical Director –Monrovia, CA

An established veterinary practice is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director and provide clinical leadership to a collaborative veterinary team. This role combines hands-on veterinary medicine with leadership responsibilities, allowing the Medical Director to maintain an active patient caseload while guiding medical quality, team development, and clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical leader and primary medical resource for the practice.
• Establish, maintain, and uphold high standards of medical quality and patient care.
• Provide hands-on veterinary care while maintaining an active clinical caseload.
• Mentor, coach, and support associate veterinarians and veterinary team members.
• Conduct case reviews and provide guidance to promote consistent, high-quality medicine.
• Lead regular veterinary team meetings and facilitate discussions around medical standards and protocols.
• Develop and improve clinical procedures, workflows, and best practices.
• Collaborate with practice leadership on staffing, scheduling, team development, and operational priorities.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and development of veterinary professionals.
• Promote effective communication and a positive, collaborative hospital culture.
• Oversee the appropriate use, maintenance, and compliance of medical equipment and resources.
• Support client education, community engagement, and initiatives that strengthen the practice.
• Maintain compliance with applicable veterinary laws, regulations, controlled-substance requirements, and professional standards.
• Serve as a clinical representative and advocate for the practice within the community.
• Support continuous improvement in patient outcomes, client experience, and medical quality.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Active veterinary license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Active DEA registration and any required state or local veterinary licenses or registrations.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing veterinary medicine.
• Previous veterinary leadership or team management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop veterinary professionals.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and delegation skills.
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine, patient safety, and exceptional client care.
• Ability to maintain a hands-on clinical caseload while fulfilling leadership responsibilities.
• Commitment to working a full-time schedule.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing education allowance and professional development opportunities.
• Paid professional licenses, memberships, and dues.
• Leadership development and mentorship opportunities.
• Employee wellness and mental health resources.
• Student loan assistance.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance support.
• Sign-on and retention incentives may be available.

Equal Opportunity Employer This veterinary organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.