Ready to shape the medicine and help other veterinarians grow—without stepping away from clinical practice?
This full-time Medical Director opportunity could be a strong next step for a veterinarian who enjoys leading people, maintaining high medical standards, and helping a practice move forward while staying connected to patient care.
You’ll have a voice in clinical direction, opportunities to coach associate veterinarians, and a role in building a team where good medicine and professional growth go hand in hand.
What You’ll Find Here
Lead with purpose: Help guide medical standards, team development, and the quality of care delivered.
Develop other veterinarians: Coach associates and contribute to their clinical confidence and continued growth.
Influence practice operations: Work alongside practice leadership on hospital performance and informed decision-making.
Keep medicine at the center: Stay involved in clinical care while taking on broader leadership responsibilities.
Build your leadership skills: Access structured development, mentorship, and resources designed for veterinary medical leaders.
What You’ll Be Doing
This companion-animal general practice focuses on dogs and cats, with services spanning preventive and wellness care, sick-patient visits, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, and routine procedures such as spays and neuters.
The role combines clinical medicine with responsibility for supporting consistent care standards and helping the veterinary team develop.
Who Might Love This
This opportunity may suit an experienced veterinarian ready to step into medical leadership—or a current leader looking for structured professional development. You should enjoy mentoring colleagues, making thoughtful medical decisions, and helping a team deliver high-quality patient care.
The Basics
Position: Full-time Veterinary Medical Director
Experience: At least 3 years in veterinary practice, with demonstrated leadership and coaching ability
Compensation: Starting at $170,000 annually, with production-based earning opportunities and no negative accrual
Leadership support: Medical leadership training, mentorship, and operational development resources
Benefits
Medical Director stipend
Health, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave and pet-parent leave
Continuing education, mental health resources, and student loan support tools
Veterinary service discounts and additional family-care resources
A Little About the Area
Southern California offers a blend of suburban living, outdoor recreation, and access to larger metropolitan areas. Depending on where you settle, you can enjoy nearby parks and trails, a range of dining and shopping options, and opportunities for weekend trips to the coast or surrounding natural areas. It’s a region worth considering if you want professional growth alongside an active lifestyle.
Let’s Talk
Not actively looking? That’s okay. If medical leadership is something you’ve been considering, a confidential conversation can help you decide whether this opportunity fits your goals.
Contact Beyond Just You Recruiting to learn more. We’ll share the details privately, answer your questions, and let you decide whether it’s worth exploring before taking any next steps.
Email: trey@beyondjustu.com
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