Veterinarian, Owner Medical Director

High Desert Animal Care Hospital • Palmdale, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Medical Director Veterinarian, you will serve as the pivotal leader of our hospital. Your role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to leadership and staff management, client relations, medical quality assurance, financial oversight of the practice in partnership with Regional Manager. This role is integral to the success of our hospital, and we are excited to have you bring your expertise and leadership to our team. High Desert Animal Care Hospital, located in the beautiful Palmdale, CA area, is a fast-paced small animal practice! For over 30 years, we’ve been providing exceptional veterinary care to our local patients—from routine check-ups to complex surgeries—handling everything from urgent walk-ins to challenging cases. We emphasize and provide medical autonomy to all our practices since you are the expert in medicine. Our role is to provide the business support and solutions to help you, and your practice, succeed. Future Partnership Opportunity: Qualify for equity or ownership through our Partner Track program (no out-of-pocket costs to you!) following successful employment. This is a prime opportunity to take the next step in your career; become a practice owner and as leader in your hospital, build the culture that you have always envisioned.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
• Active veterinary state license, ability to obtain one

Nice To Haves

• Current DEA License preferred but not required
• USDA Accreditation preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Leadership and staff management
• Client relations
• Medical quality assurance
• Financial oversight of the practice in partnership with Regional Manager

Benefits

• Sign on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan reimbursement
• Future ownership opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Medical Autonomy
• Paid vacation/sick time/holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Liability insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Personal pet care discounts
• Competitive Compensation
• DVM Mentor Network
• Paid CE Allowance
• Professional Dues

What This Job Offers

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