Veterinary Specialty Medical Director

Search Group; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership incentives

Bonus opportunities

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Continuing education support

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Search Group is collaborating with a highly respected Southern California specialty and emergency referral hospital to recruit a Veterinary Specialty Medical Director in Culver City. The role leads a large team of board-certified specialists and emergency veterinarians, driving clinical excellence, mentorship, and strong hospital culture while offering an optional clinical caseload.

Ideal candidates are board-certified specialists or experienced emergency veterinarians with prior leadership

Qualifications

• Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist or experienced Emergency Veterinarian.
• Leadership or medical director experience strongly preferred.
• Commitment to developing doctors and advancing clinical medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and strategic direction for the hospital.
• Mentor and support specialists, emergency clinicians, interns, and residents.
• Partner with operational leadership to drive clinical excellence and engagement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities based on interests and strengths.

Skills

Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist

Emergency Veterinarian

Leadership experience

Job description

About the job Veterinary Specialty Medical Director

Veterinary Specialty Medical Director

About the Opportunity

A highly respected specialty and emergency referral hospital in Southern California is seeking a Veterinary Specialty Medical Director to lead a large, collaborative team of specialists and emergency clinicians.

This role is ideal for a clinician-leader passionate about medical excellence, mentorship, and hospital culture, who wants to play a key role in shaping the future of specialty veterinary care in a busy referral environment.

The Medical Director will work closely with hospital and regional leadership to support clinical quality, doctor development, strategic growth, and team engagement, while maintaining an optional clinical caseload depending on interest.

About the Hospital

This well-established multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital has built a strong reputation within the regional veterinary community and maintains a robust referral network.

Highlights include:

Large team of board-certified specialists and experienced emergency veterinarians

High-acuity caseload supporting advanced specialty medicine

Collaborative environment with strong inter-departmental support

Clients who value diagnostics, collaboration, and gold-standard medicine

Strong referral relationships with primary care veterinarians across the region

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide medical leadership and strategic direction for the hospital

Mentor and support specialists, emergency clinicians, interns, and residents

Partner with operational leadership to drive clinical excellence and engagement

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities based on interests and strengths

Ideal Candidate

Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist or experienced Emergency Veterinarian

Previous leadership or medical director experience strongly preferred

Passion for developing doctors and advancing clinical medicine

Collaborative and approachable leadership style

Interest in long-term hospital growth and strategic development

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with base salary starting approximately $150,000 – $300,000+ annually, plus leadership incentives.

Additional benefits may include:

Leadership incentives and bonus opportunities

Protected administrative time

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Continuing education support and professional development resources

Mental health and wellness resources

Generous paid time off

Location

This opportunity is located in Culver City, within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.

The region offers:

Year-round sunshine and mild climate

Close proximity to Santa Monica beaches

Access to world-class dining, entertainment, and arts

Diverse neighborhoods and outdoor recreation throughout Southern California