Medical Director (Emergency Veterinarian) San Francisco Bay Area

Medical Director – SAGE Redwood City

SAGE Redwood City is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead a thriving, high-volume hospital where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care and team development. This role is ideal for a confident, visionary leader ready to inspire a dynamic team, elevate clinical standards, and guide the hospital’s continued growth.

Your Role

As Medical Director, you will balance strategic leadership with hands-on clinical care. You will:

• Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
• Partner with the Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
• Working with the Assistant Medical Director, you will guide and support both ER and specialty doctors while helping to establish new house officer and ER Immerse mentorship programs
• Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture
• Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
• Duty split: ~75% administrative / ~25% clinical
• 4 day workweek with 3 admin days and 1 clinical day

What We’re Looking For

• DVM or equivalent; eligible for California licensure
• 5+ years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty hospital with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong leadership skills with confidence in change management and addressing complex issues
• Passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
• Solutions-oriented, collaborative, and decisive

Why SAGE Redwood City?

• A fast-paced, high-impact hospital with a large, diverse caseload and opportunity to shape clinical programs
• Tight-knit, tenured team that values collaboration and professional growth
• Hospital renovation coming in Q2 of 2026 which includes expanding CCU and ER capacity
• Access to Ethos Veterinary Health’s national network for leadership development, mentorship, and clinical education
• Competitive pay ($300,000 base and ability to earn production on your clinical day) generous sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance available—pack your bags and join our team!
• Excellent benefits including health, dental, disability, life insurance, flexible spending plans, 401K with employer match and more. 

Location – Redwood City, CA

Living in Redwood City, California offers a vibrant blend of suburban charm and urban convenience, with its thriving downtown area featuring a diverse range of dining, shopping, and cultural activities. Residents enjoy beautiful weather year-round, scenic parks, and close proximity to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley, making it an ideal location for work and leisure.