CareerPlan

Medical Director Veterinarian

Ortega Animal Care Center- San Juan Capristrano, CAFull-time$160k–$180k2026-09-21 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Oversee medical operations, mentor staff, and lead high-quality patient care and client service at a full-service veterinary hospital.

Role type

Senior leadership veterinarian (Medical Director)

Builds

A full-service general practice hospital with medical, surgical, and dental capabilities

Domain

Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Veterinary medicine expertise, leadership, mentorship, hospital operations management, business development, clinical diagnostics and surgery

Preferred skills

Emotional intelligence, self-awareness, authenticity, empathy, positive attitude

Technologies

Medical equipment, ultrasonography, in-house laboratory

Responsibilities

Provide strong leadership and foster cohesive medical teams; Mentor veterinarians and staff on professional growth and practice success; Collaborate with management to set priorities, manage costs, and ensure operational success; Represent the hospital at community events and dedicate time to business development; Provide direct patient care including examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and surgeries

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities