Medical Director (DVM) – Castro Valley, CA

Desort • Castro Valley, CA

14h

About The Position

A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Medical Director to oversee clinical standards, guide veterinary professionals, and support high-quality patient care. This full-time role combines hands-on veterinary medicine with clinical leadership, team development, and practice operations. The ideal candidate is a skilled clinician who can mentor colleagues, strengthen team collaboration, and contribute to continuous improvements in medical quality and practice performance.

Requirements

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary institution.
• Active, unrestricted veterinary license in the applicable state.
• Active DEA registration and any additional required licenses or registrations.
• At least 3–5 years of experience practicing veterinary medicine.
• Strong clinical judgment and medical and surgical skills.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and delegation skills.
• Ability to balance clinical responsibilities with leadership and operational duties.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care, teamwork, and professional development.
• Availability to work at least 35 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct veterinary care while maintaining high standards of medical and surgical practice.
• Lead, coach, and mentor associate veterinarians and other clinical team members.
• Establish and maintain clinical protocols that promote patient safety and consistent care.
• Review medical records, discuss cases, and provide constructive feedback to improve clinical performance.
• Conduct regular veterinary team meetings to review cases, protocols, and practice priorities.
• Foster a collaborative workplace focused on patient outcomes, client satisfaction, and professional accountability.
• Partner with practice management to improve scheduling, staffing, workflows, inventory, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor clinical performance and support initiatives that improve patient care and business outcomes.
• Oversee the appropriate use, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of medical equipment.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and professional development of veterinary staff.
• Build relationships with the local community through client education and outreach.
• Oversee controlled substances, required registrations, and applicable radiation safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and promote effective client communication.
• Support practice-wide initiatives and continuous quality improvement.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $180,000–$200,000, depending on experience.
• Production-based bonuses.
• Long-term incentive cash program.
• No negative production accrual.
• Transparent production metrics and operational support.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Paid professional licensing fees and membership dues.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance support.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Student loan assistance.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree