Veterinary Medical Director

Medical DirectorBase 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.SAGE Veterinary Centers – Redwood City is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead a thriving, high-volume specialty and emergency hospital with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care, clinician development, and the future direction of the hospital.This is an opportunity for a confident, visionary leader who enjoys developing people, elevating medical standards, and building strong teams. You'll have the support of the Hospital Director, Assistant Medical Director, and Ethos leadership team while helping guide a talented group of specialty, emergency, and urgent care clinicians.The role offers a unique balance of strategic leadership and clinical medicine, with a four-day workweek consisting of three dedicated administrative days and one clinical day. This structure provides the time and flexibility to focus on meaningful leadership initiatives while maintaining a connection to clinical practice.SAGE Redwood City is also preparing for a significant hospital renovation and expansion, creating an exciting opportunity for the next Medical Director to help shape the hospital's next chapter.Location Highlight: Located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, Redwood City offers an exceptional combination of Bay Area access and an active, community-oriented lifestyle. With beautiful weather, a vibrant downtown, excellent dining and cultural opportunities, and easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, the coast, and nearby outdoor recreation, Redwood City offers something for everyone.Perks & Benefits: Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.Base salary of $280,000–$300,000 based on experience and qualifications. Additional production opportunity for clinical work. Generous sign-on bonus. Relocation assistance. Four-day workweek with dedicated administrative time. Health, dental, and vision insurance. FSA/HSA options. 401(k) with employer match. Professional liability coverage. Continuing education and professional development support. Leadership development opportunities through Ethos Veterinary Health. Access to a national network of veterinary leaders and specialty clinicians.In your day-to-day, you will:Provide strategic medical leadership for a high-volume, multi-specialty and emergency hospitalOversee medical standards, protocols, quality initiatives, and clinical best practicesPartner closely with the Hospital Director on hospital operations, recruitment, retention, and long-term planningWork alongside the Assistant Medical Director to guide and support ER and specialty doctorsHelp establish and develop new house officer and ER Immerse mentorship programsFoster a collaborative, accountable culture where clinicians and support teams can thriveIdentify opportunities to improve workflows, patient care, and the overall clinician experienceSupport physician development through mentorship, coaching, and professional developmentHelp drive initiatives that strengthen communication and collaboration across specialties, emergency medicine, and hospital leadershipBuild and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinarians and the local veterinary communityRepresent SAGE Redwood City and Ethos as a leader within the broader veterinary communityPartner with Ethos regional leadership on strategic initiatives and hospital growthHelp guide the hospital through its upcoming renovation and expansion, including increased CCU and ER capacityMaintain a clinical caseload one day per week, allowing you to remain connected to patients, clients, and the medical teamContribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, compassion, innovation, and clinical excellenceWhat You Bring:DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensureAt least 5 years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty or emergency/specialty hospital environmentAt least 2 years of veterinary leadership experienceDemonstrated ability to lead teams through change and navigate complex organizational challengesStrong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skillsA passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellenceConfidence making difficult decisions while maintaining a collaborative and solutions-oriented approachA commitment to fostering an inclusive, accountable, and supportive hospital cultureAn interest in advancing veterinary medicine and developing the next generation of veterinary professionalsJoin Us: At Ethos, leadership isn't just about managing a hospital—it's about creating an environment where exceptional medicine and exceptional people can thrive.At SAGE Redwood City, you'll have the opportunity to shape the culture, develop clinicians, influence medical standards, and help lead a major period of growth for an established and highly respected specialty hospital.With dedicated administrative time, a strong leadership structure, a tenured team, and the resources of Ethos Veterinary Health behind you, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while maintaining a meaningful connection to clinical medicine.If you're an experienced veterinary leader who is ready to take the next step and help shape the future of SAGE Redwood City, we'd love to connect.Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Jake Osborn at View email address on click.appcast.io.