Clinical Director

VetnCare

$180K — $210K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of clinical experience, ideally with mentorship or leadership experience
  • Strong skills in surgical and diagnostic procedures, especially in surgery, dentistry, or ultrasound
  • Confident and compassionate leadership style valuing open communication
  • Growth mindset paired with a collaborative approach to challenges
  • Desire to build a meaningful career in a Bay Area community with lower living costs than San Francisco

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team in delivering exceptional patient care
  • Mentor and develop DVMs and support staff for professional growth
  • Elevate clinical standards and implement high-quality medical protocols
  • Promote client education focused on preventative medicine
  • Contribute to the strategic direction and operational success of the hospital
  • Build trust with clients and cultivate a supportive team culture

Benefits

  • $12,000 annual Clinical Director leadership stipend
  • $3,000 annual CE allowance with 40 hours of paid time for professional development
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program providing free counseling and support services 24/7
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays to promote work-life balance
  • 2 complimentary scrub sets annually and a 50% discount on additional uniforms
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Annual engagement surveys for employee feedback on workplace culture
Full Job Description
Clinical Director - Groveway Pet Hospital

Castro Valley, CA

Groveway Pet Hospital is searching for a Clinical Director who's ready to lead a talented team and elevate the care we provide. If you're a compassionate veterinarian with a natural leadership style and you thrive when you can make a real difference, this is your moment.

The Role: Clinical Director

As Clinical Director, you'll guide both the medical quality of the hospital and the culture of the team. You'll work closely with our Hospital Manager to create a supportive, communicative, and growth-focused environment.

You Will:

  • Lead by example in delivering exceptional patient care
  • Mentor, coach, and develop DVMs and support staff
  • Elevate clinical standards and ensure high-quality medical protocols
  • Promote client education and preventative medicine
  • Contribute to business strategy, operational success, and long-term hospital goals
  • Build trust with both clients and team members


About Our Hospital

Team: 1 HM | 2 DVMs | 2 RVTs | 3 VAs | 2 CSRs

Equipment:

Groveway Pet Hospital is a modern, well-equipped facility featuring:

  • Diagnostic ultrasound (including AFAST)
  • Digital x-ray
  • Full in-house Idexx lab suite
  • Comprehensive surgical capabilities including BOAS, enucleations, cystotomies, and advanced dentistry

What You Bring:

  • Bring 4+ years of clinical experience (mentorship or leadership experience is a plus)
  • Have strong surgical and diagnostic chops, with particular interest in surgery, dentistry, or ultrasound
  • Lead with confidence and compassion, and value open communication and healthy team dynamics
  • Approach challenges with a growth mindset and collaborative spirit
  • Want to build something meaningful in a tight-knit Bay Area community without the San Francisco cost of living

Your Opportunity To Lead And Shape The Future

This is more than a leadership role. It's your chance to define medical standards, mentor developing veterinarians, and build a hospital culture rooted in clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassion.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

  • $180,000 - $210,000 base salary, + uncapped production bonus for unlimited earning potential with no negative accruals
  • $12,000 annual Clinical Director leadership stipend in addition to competitive base compensation
  • Sign-on bonuses and relocation support available for qualified candidates based on experience and location
  • $3,000 annual CE allowance + 40 hours paid time to invest in your professional growth (based on four day work week)
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
  • Generous discounts on care for multiple pets
  • Advanced clinical training across our hospital network with DVMs who specialize in cases typically referred out, allowing you to elevate your skillset beyond what most practices can offer.
  • Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs
  • Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
  • Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones.
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
  • 2 complimentary scrub sets annually + 50% discount on additional uniforms
  • Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
  • Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies

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