Medical Director Veterinarian

AmeriVet•Fremont, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Aborn Pet Hospital in Fremont, California, is hiring a Medical Director to lead its full-service and emergency animal hospital. The hospital treats cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rats and mice. Its services include wellness and preventative care, orthopedic and soft-tissue procedures, vaccinations, digital radiology, microchipping, dentistry, boarding, behavior therapy, cancer care, pain management, cold laser therapy, check-ups, laboratory work, testing, and an online pharmacy. Emergency services are offered six days per week. The hospital is equipped with advanced tools and technologies and has multiple technicians and assistants and three doctors. The Medical Director is the practice’s clinical leader and medical voice, responsible for setting medical quality standards and fostering excellent patient care, positive client experiences, and a collaborative team culture. The role combines hands-on clinical practice—spending most of the working time providing direct patient care—with leadership, mentorship, medical oversight, and partnership with the Practice Manager. The Medical Director supervises associate and partner doctors and supports the hospital’s clinical and operational goals. The position requires a minimum commitment of 35 hours per week. Compensation is listed at $180,000–$225,000 annually, depending on experience, plus a production bonus and a long-term incentive cash program. The posting also notes available sign-on and relocation assistance of up to $50,000.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
Active veterinary license without restrictions in the state of practice.
Active DEA registration for the responsible practice location or locations.
Any state-controlled-substance, pharmacy, or other licenses and registrations required for the role.
At least 3–5 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian.
Commitment to a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Exceptional verbal, written, and nonverbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex medical information.
Strong time-management, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Sound clinical judgment and thoughtful decision-making.
Professionalism, respect, courtesy, and interpersonal skills that foster trust and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience leading a veterinary team and/or multi-unit experience.
Previous experience managing a multi-doctor practice or current experience as a Lead Veterinarian, Chief of Staff, or Medical Director.

Responsibilities

Set, model, and uphold medical quality standards in accordance with industry standards, AmeriVet guidelines, and state practice acts.
Deliver high-quality, hands-on patient care and maintain a robust patient caseload for most of the full-time schedule.
Foster a positive, collaborative hospital culture that prioritizes patient care and safety and encourages team members to contribute ideas and solve problems.
Coach, mentor, and manage veterinarians, supporting clinical proficiency, communication, education, accurate medical records, compliant charging, and positive team culture.
Provide regular coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and accountability for veterinarians as needed.
Drive continuous improvement in medical quality, patient outcomes, and client trust through case review and clinical judgment.
Evaluate and develop clinical competency among doctors, relief doctors, veterinary assistants, and technicians through observation, coaching, case discussions, and medical-record reviews.
Organize and lead regular doctor meetings to align medical standards, protocols, case reviews, and hospital priorities.
Partner with the Practice Manager on hospital initiatives, culture, people development, and medical and operational priorities.
Align scheduling and clinical workflows to support efficient, patient-centered care and appropriate use of team members’ training and licensure.
Assess and manage hospital inventory to ensure product availability and cost control.
Provide coaching and feedback to the veterinary team and participate in hospital-wide meetings.
Support strategic initiatives, operational excellence, performance metrics, and business goals.
Oversee maintenance and appropriate use of medical equipment, including safety, functionality, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
Engage with the local community through education, outreach, partnerships, and initiatives that support practice growth and pet well-being.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, and onboard veterinary talent.
Serve as the Responsible Veterinarian as required, overseeing registrations and permits, controlled-drug inventory and processes, and radiation safety and compliance, including serving as Radiation Safety Officer.
Represent AmeriVet and support its goals and values by attending events and participating in calls as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of hospital and organizational goals.

Benefits

Production bonus and long-term incentive cash program with annual production-based bonuses.
No negative accrual.
Transparent production metrics and operational support.
Generous continuing education allowance and paid licenses and professional dues.
Referral bonus program.
Flexible scheduling, work-life balance, and mentorship programs.
Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available up to $50,000.
Monthly Medical Director stipend.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Student loan assistance.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Mental health resources.
Paid time off and holidays.
Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.