Job ID: CA24361

Sacramento, California, US

Discipline

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary (Annual)

Up to $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)

  • Up To $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 general practice hospital seeking a full-time Medical Director to join their team. The hospital provides care for dogs and cats and is looking for an experienced veterinarian to lead clinical standards within a well-supported practice.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Medical Director will combine clinical and leadership responsibilities, providing high-quality care across wellness, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry. The role includes establishing and maintaining medical standards, mentoring team members, and collaborating with leadership on hospital operations. The position involves managing a varied caseload from routine wellness to more involved medical and surgical cases, while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. This position is suited to an experienced veterinarian.

Practice Details
The hospital operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and is closed on weekends, with rotating weekends when needed. It is equipped with modern technology including digital radiography, ultrasound, and EKG, with hands-free radiology techniques and a focus on fear-free care where possible. The practice offers a wide range of services including preventive care, wellness exams, diagnostics, dental care, general surgery, anesthesia, urology, hospitalization, and in-house laboratory and pharmacy services. The hospital emphasizes comprehensive care, a collaborative culture, and strong operational support across multiple areas including marketing and human resources.

Team
The team consists of 1 DVM supported by a tenured support team, creating a collaborative and supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

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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