Medical Director - Veterinarian

AmeriVet•San Diego, CA

3d•$170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Mission Valley Pet Clinic is seeking a full-time Medical Director to lead its general-practice veterinary team. The clinic sees an average of 16 patients per day, has three registered veterinary technicians and knowledgeable veterinary assistants and client care specialists, and handles wellness, surgery, and dentistry cases. Its equipment includes digital X-ray and dental X-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratories, a state-of-the-art surgical suite, and laser therapy. The Medical Director is the practice’s clinical leader and medical voice, responsible for setting high standards for medical quality, patient care, client experience, and team culture. The role combines hands-on clinical practice—most of the time is spent providing direct patient care—with leadership, mentorship, and medical oversight. The Medical Director partners closely with the Practice Manager to guide care delivery and hospital operations, develop the veterinary team, and support practice performance and business goals. The Medical Director supervises associate and partner doctors and serves as the Responsible Veterinarian when required by applicable regulations. The position requires a minimum commitment of 35 hours per week. The posting advertises an annual salary of $170,000–$190,000 plus production incentives, based on 30 hours per week, as well as a monthly Medical Director stipend. Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses are available.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD), or equivalent degree.
Active, unrestricted licensure 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 practicing as a veterinarian.
Commitment to work a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Exceptional verbal, written, and nonverbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex medical information.
Strong time management, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Sound clinical judgment and thoughtful decision-making.
Ability to serve as a visible clinical leader and drive practice performance, quality of care, and continuous improvement.
Professionalism, respect, and courtesy in interactions.
Interpersonal skills that build trust, engagement, and collaboration across the hospital team.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience leading a veterinary team and/or multi-unit experience.

Responsibilities

Set, model, and uphold medical quality standards in accordance with industry standards, AmeriVet guidelines, and state practice acts.
Foster a collaborative hospital culture that prioritizes patient care and safety, empowers team members, and supports exceptional client and patient experiences.
Coach, mentor, manage, and provide feedback and accountability to associate and partner veterinarians.
Support veterinarians in maintaining clinical proficiency, communicating with and educating clients, completing accurate and timely medical records, and charging appropriately and compliantly.
Drive continuous improvement in medical quality, patient outcomes, and client trust through case review, clinical insights, and professional judgment.
Evaluate and develop clinical competency across doctors, relief doctors, veterinary assistants, and technicians through observation, coaching, case discussions, and medical record reviews.
Organize and lead regular doctor meetings covering medical standards, protocols, case reviews, and hospital priorities.
Partner with the Practice Manager on hospital initiatives, culture, staff development, and medical and operational priorities.
Align schedules and clinical workflows to support efficient, patient-centered care and appropriate use of team members’ training and licensure.
Assess and manage hospital inventory to maintain product availability and control costs.
Plan and participate in hospital-wide meetings and support strategic initiatives, performance metrics, and business goals.
Oversee hospital medical equipment maintenance and appropriate use, including safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance.
Engage with the local community through client 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 Responsible Veterinarian as required, overseeing registrations and permits, controlled-drug inventory and processes, and radiation safety programs and compliance, including serving as Radiation Safety Officer.
Maintain a robust patient caseload and actively practice for the majority of the full-time schedule.
Represent AmeriVet and advocate for its goals and values by attending events and participating in regular calls as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of hospital and organizational goals.