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Medical Director

$220k - $260k
Full-time

Global Veterinary Careers

Medical Director – Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital | Los Angeles, CA

Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future of Veterinary Medicine.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced veterinary leader to join a well-established emergency and specialty hospital in Los Angeles as Medical Director. This position combines clinical excellence with strategic leadership, giving you the chance to mentor a talented team, influence hospital growth, and help deliver exceptional patient care.

With dedicated leadership time, strong administrative support, and access to advanced resources, this role is ideal for a collaborative clinician who enjoys developing people, driving high standards of medicine, and building strong relationships within the veterinary community.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Provide clinical leadership and promote exceptional standards of patient care.

  • Mentor, coach, and support a team of emergency and specialty veterinarians.

  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and learning-focused hospital culture.

  • Support recruitment, engagement, and retention of clinical talent.

  • Build and maintain relationships with referring veterinarians through education and collaboration.

  • Partner with hospital leadership to support strategic growth and operational success.

What We're Looking For

  • Experienced veterinarian with a strong clinical background.

  • Previous leadership or mentoring experience preferred.

  • Passion for developing teams and delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

  • Collaborative, approachable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package of $220,000–$260,000 .

  • Annual leadership stipend of up to $50,000 .

  • Production bonus opportunities.

  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.

  • Dedicated administrative time to support leadership responsibilities.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • 401(k) with company benefits.

  • Generous paid time off and parental leave.

  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.

  • Extensive continuing education and leadership development opportunities.

  • Access to wellbeing resources, including mental health support.

  • Employee discounts on pet care, pet insurance, and veterinary products.

Why Join This Hospital?

Join a collaborative emergency and specialty team committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and professional development. You'll work alongside highly skilled specialists and emergency clinicians while benefiting from industry-leading continuing education, leadership training, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both patients and colleagues.

If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

To find out more or to apply confidentially, please get in touch:

Poppy Greenshields
Recruitment Consultant | Global Veterinary Careers

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Alternatively, apply today and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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