Veterinary Medical Director

NVA • $280K — $300K *
Redwood City, CA 94061In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with California veterinary licensure eligibility
  • Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in multi-specialty or emergency/specialty settings
  • At least 2 years of leadership experience in a veterinary context
  • Proven ability to lead teams through organizational change
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Passion for mentorship and professional development
  • Commitment to promoting inclusivity and accountability

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic medical leadership for a high-volume, multi-specialty and emergency hospital
  • Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
  • Partner with the Hospital Director on operational and strategic planning
  • Guide and support ER and specialty doctors alongside the Assistant Medical Director
  • Develop mentorship programs for new house officers and ER personnel
  • Identify workflow improvements to enhance patient care and clinician experience
  • Maintain a clinical caseload one day per week to stay engaged with patients and staff

Benefits

  • Four-day workweek with a balance of administrative and clinical responsibilities
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Involvement in hospital growth and facility expansion
  • Strong community and regional leadership support
  • Collaborative and team-focused hospital culture
Full Job Description
Job Description

Medical Director

Base Salary: $280,000-$300,000 + production opportunity
Full-Time opportunity in Redwood City, California
Schedule: 4-day workweek - 3 administrative days and 1 clinical day

In your day-to-day, you will:
  • Provide strategic medical leadership for a high-volume, multi-specialty and emergency hospital
  • Oversee medical standards, protocols, quality initiatives, and clinical best practices
  • Partner closely with the Hospital Director on hospital operations, recruitment, retention, and long-term planning
  • Work alongside the Assistant Medical Director to guide and support ER and specialty doctors
  • Help establish and develop new house officer and ER Immerse mentorship programs
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable culture where clinicians and support teams can thrive
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, patient care, and the overall clinician experience
  • Support physician development through mentorship, coaching, and professional development
  • Help drive initiatives that strengthen communication and collaboration across specialties, emergency medicine, and hospital leadership
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinarians and the local veterinary community
  • Represent SAGE Redwood City and Ethos as a leader within the broader veterinary community
  • Partner with Ethos regional leadership on strategic initiatives and hospital growth
  • Help guide the hospital through its upcoming renovation and expansion, including increased CCU and ER capacity
  • Maintain a clinical caseload one day per week, allowing you to remain connected to patients, clients, and the medical team
  • Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence

What You Bring
  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensure
  • At least 5 years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty or emergency/specialty hospital environment
  • At least 2 years of veterinary leadership experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and navigate complex organizational challenges
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
  • A passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
  • Confidence making difficult decisions while maintaining a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach
  • A commitment to fostering an inclusive, accountable, and supportive hospital culture
  • An interest in advancing veterinary medicine and developing the next generation of veterinary professionals

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Jake Osborn at [email protected].

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