CareerPlan

Medical Director - Veterinarian

MVPC - San Diego, CA, USFull-time$170k–$190k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Clinical leader and medical voice of a veterinary practice, balancing hands-on patient care with leadership of associate doctors and operational oversight.

Role type

Senior IC veterinarian (Medical Director)

Builds

High-quality veterinary care, patient safety, and a collaborative team culture

Domain

Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Clinical judgment, mentorship, regulatory compliance, team leadership, client communication

Preferred skills

Multi-unit experience, team leadership experience

Technologies

Digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house labs, dental equipment

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care while mentoring associate doctors, oversee medical quality standards and protocols, manage controlled drug inventory and radiation safety, partner with practice manager on operations and scheduling, recruit and onboard veterinary talent, serve as Responsible Veterinarian for regulatory compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties