Medical Director - South Sacramento Pet Hospital

Position Overview

Medical Director Veterinarian who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high‑quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with clients. The role works alongside experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, collaborates closely with the Hospital Manager, and reports directly to the Regional Manager.

To apply, please email your resume to Heather Williams at View email address on click.appcast.io.

South Sacramento Pet Hospital in Sacramento, California has been providing veterinary services to the community for over 60 years. The mission is to provide state‑of‑the‑art medical care with compassion and exceptional service to clients.

Why Join Us

• Our skilled and compassionate veterinarians provide urgent and emergency care as well as comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to cats and dogs in the Sacramento area.
• Our cutting‑edge in‑house lab allows critical testing such as radiography, ultrasound and bloodwork to be conducted rapidly and accurately, delivering diagnoses for pets as soon as possible.

Compensation and Benefits Overview

• Salary Range: $220,000 - $240,000
• Medical Director stipend
• No negative accrual and no non‑compete
• Generous sign‑on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible schedule options
• Employee pet care discounts
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, liability insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, reimbursement and time off for CE & license fees, and more.

What We Offer

• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive salary and production bonus – no negative accrual option available
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support – including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle – relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a high quality of progressive veterinary care
  • Oversee and give directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
  • Set policies pertaining to the practice of medicine
  • Work toward making various services work as one team
  • Recommend additions to the hospital inventory with appropriate leadership team members
  • Budget for new equipment and provide a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
  • See patients and handle clinical practice
  • Ensure positive communication with clients and between doctors, including proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
  • Review patient records for completeness and accuracy and use them to promote medical excellence
  • Appropriately manage controlled drugs
  • Review and approve requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
  • Conduct regular doctor meetings
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Manager
• Handle patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
• Manage veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommend resolutions
• Develop medical policies
• Assist in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
• Monitor DVM performance and production, providing coaching when appropriate
• Serve as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
• Lead candidate interviews of potential DVMs
• Identify new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
• Hold ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and working with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results
• Help identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions (locum)

Qualifications (Required)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 3-5+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent surgical and dental skills
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high‑quality veterinary care
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff
• Client communication skills – able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent time‑management and delegation abilities
• Exercises sound judgment and demonstrates exemplary decision‑making skills
• Professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with others
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills

Pay Range

$220,000 — $240,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

PetVet is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.