Veterinarian Medical Director
About The Position
Animal Medical Center San Rafael is a modern, 4,000-square-foot small-animal general practice just north of San Francisco. The hospital has three exam rooms and provides general practice care, preventative wellness, and soft-tissue surgery, including spay/neuter, mass removal, laceration repair, cystotomy, gastropexy, and enucleation. The practice treats an average of approximately 14.5 patients per doctor per day, with a support-staff ratio of approximately one to three per DVM. The team is supported by skilled technicians, assistants, and dedicated client service representatives. The clinic emphasizes teamwork, client communication, medical excellence, medical autonomy, and operational support. Equipment and services include in-house blood and urine laboratories, digital radiology, ultrasound, dental services, and digital dental radiology. The position offers an annual salary of $180,000–$220,000, depending on experience, plus production incentives. Additional offerings include a DVM long-term incentive cash program with annual production-based bonuses, no negative accrual, continuing education support, paid licenses and professional dues, flexible scheduling, mentorship, relocation assistance, a sign-on bonus available up to $100,000 depending on experience, and a 401(k) plan with company match. The broader benefits package for full-time employees includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, mental health resources, paid time off and holidays, and student loan assistance. The employer seeks a veterinarian who is passionate about patient care and long-term client relationships, collaborative, and committed to continuous growth and excellence. A DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited university is required. Previous experience managing a multi-doctor practice, or current experience as a Lead Veterinarian, Chief of Staff, or Medical Director, is strongly encouraged.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD), or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to care.
- Strong communication and client-education skills.
- Passion for patient care and long-term client relationships.
- Collaborative approach and commitment to continuous growth and excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience managing a multi-doctor practice.
- Current work experience as a Lead Veterinarian, Chief of Staff, or Medical Director.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care and build long-term client relationships.
- Practice general veterinary medicine and soft-tissue surgery, including procedures such as spay/neuter, mass removal, laceration repair, cystotomy, gastropexy, and enucleation.
- Collaborate with the veterinary team and support client communication and education.
- Contribute to medical excellence and the practice’s supportive, team-oriented culture.
Benefits
- Annual salary of $180,000–$220,000 depending on experience, plus production bonus.
- DVM long-term incentive cash program with annual production-based bonuses.
- No negative accrual.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Paid licenses and professional dues.
- Referral bonus program.
- Flexible scheduling and mentorship programs.
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available up to $100,000 depending on experience.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Student loan assistance.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
