Job ID: CA24601

Carmichael, California, US

Discipline

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary (Annual)

$66,560 - $180,000

Hours

Full Time

Equipment Digital X-Ray Digital Dental X-Ray Ultrasound In-House Labs

Recruiter

Stacey Pearse

+1 (213) 291-1399

Medical Director Veterinarian

The Package

Salary up to $180,000 (Annual)

  • $66,560k–$180k base salary + production
  • Sign-on bonus
  • 401(k) match
  • CE allowance and paid Continuing Education days
  • Mental health (up to 12 therapy sessions per year)
  • Dental and vision insurance with HSA/FSA, fertility benefits, and gender affirmation services
  • Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave
  • 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Discounted VETGirl and VIN subscriptions
  • Free NAVTA membership and free subscription to Plumb’s
  • 100% paid professional liability coverage
  • Generous pet-care discounts for personal pets

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a hospital providing advanced small animal veterinary care and is seeking a Medical Director Veterinarian to lead their clinical team. This full-service practice is equipped with modern technology and delivers high-quality medicine focused on cats and dogs.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital operates Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. This is a full-time position.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Medical Director Veterinarian will oversee medical standards, guide clinical protocols, and lead the veterinary team while continuing to provide hands-on patient care. Responsibilities include performing surgeries such as spays, neuters, laceration repairs, and mass removals, as well as delivering wellness care, sick visits, and dental procedures. The role involves fostering a collaborative team environment, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring the highest standards of veterinary medicine are upheld. This position is suited to an experienced veterinarian.

Practice Details
This is an AAHA accredited hospital offering a wide range of services for cats and dogs, including wellness exams, sick visits, surgical procedures, dental care, diagnostics, and preventive medicine. The facility is equipped with advanced technology such as digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, dental X-ray, and hands-free radiology, and also offers access to a scribe system. Additional services include orthopedic surgery, cold laser therapy, hospitalization, intensive care, and comprehensive diagnostic capabilities. The hospital benefits from close proximity to 24-hour specialty care, supporting a high standard of patient outcomes.

Team
The hospital is supported by a talented and collaborative team, creating a positive and team-oriented working environment.

Candidate Requirements 

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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