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Veterinarian, Owner Medical Director

$150k - $220k
Full-time

High Desert Animal Care Hospital



Veterinarian, Medical Director | Sign On Bonus | High Earning Potential 

Future Partnership Opportunity:  Qualify for equity or ownership through our Partner Track program ( no out-of-pocket costs to you !) following successful employment. Interested? Ask us for more details! 

This is a prime opportunity to take the next step in your career; become a practice owner and as leader in your hospital, build the culture that you have always envisioned. Most importantly, we emphasize and provide medical autonomy to all our practices since you are the expert in medicine. Our role is to provide the business support and solutions to help you, and your practice, succeed.

High Desert Animal Care Hospital,  located in the beautiful Palmdale, CA area, is a fast-paced small animal practice! For over 30 years, we’ve been providing exceptional veterinary care to our local patients—from routine check-ups to complex surgeries—handling everything from urgent walk-ins to challenging cases. 

Why join us?

  • Thriving culture: Our close-knit staff enjoys a positive work environment 
  • Strong support staff: Our veterinarians love having a support staff that is highly trained with tenured team members 
  • Benefits: We offer veterinarians extensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan reimbursement, future ownership opportunities, etc.! 
  • Services Include: Routine Care, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Cold Laser Therapy, Digital X-Rays, Ultrasounds, Complete Surgical Suite, etc. Learn more about our hospital here.

Our Palmdale and Antelope Valley veterinarian office is very easy to get to and is about an hour outside of Hollywood, CA. Palmdale truly has something for everyone! Whether you're exploring scenic parks, hiking trails, or enjoying live music and delicious dining, there's always something to do. Plus, you're just a short drive from LA's dynamic city scene, breathtaking beaches, and snowy mountain peaks perfect for skiing.

Job Description



As the Medical Director Veterinarian , you will serve as the pivotal leader of our hospital. Your role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to leadership and staff management, client relations, medical quality assurance, financial oversight of the practice in partnership with Regional Manager. This role is integral to the success of our hospital, and we are excited to have you bring your expertise and leadership to our team.

We offer our veterinarians:

  • Flexible Scheduling & Medical Autonomy
  • Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
  • Future Ownership Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation 
  • DVM Mentor Network
  • Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues

Salary Range can vary from $150,000 to $220,000, with flexibility based on experience! Determining factor is solely based off experience,

qualifications

, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate. 

+Additional Medical Director Stipend can apply!

+High volume clinic with high earning potential through production!

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Active veterinary state license, ability to obtain one
  • Current DEA License preferred but not required
  • USDA Accreditation preferred but not required

Additional Information



WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit 

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