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Medical Director Veterinarian J892650

$230k
Full-time
Global Talent Partners is excited to present an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to step into a Medical Director position with a well-established companion animal hospital in Berkeley, California.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian ready to combine clinical medicine with leadership, mentorship, and team development. You'll remain actively involved in patient care while helping shape medical standards, support fellow veterinarians, and contribute to the continued growth of a respected community practice.

With advanced diagnostic and surgical resources, experienced technical support, and a predominantly Monday-to-Friday schedule, this position offers an attractive combination of leadership responsibility, clinical autonomy, earning potential, and work-life balance.

About the Practice

This long-established small animal hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats, alongside selected pocket pets and exotic species.

The hospital combines preventative medicine with advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and long-term medical management. Veterinarians are supported by experienced technicians, assistants, client care professionals, and hospital leadership, creating efficient workflows and a genuinely collaborative clinical environment.

Services and capabilities include:
•Wellness and preventative medicine
•Comprehensive medical consultations
•Vaccinations and parasite prevention
•Internal medicine
•Urgent and emergency case management
•Comprehensive dentistry
•Digital dental radiography
•Digital radiography
•Diagnostic ultrasound
•In-house laboratory diagnostics
•Soft tissue surgery
•Orthopedic procedures
•Oncology care options
•Behavioral consultations
•Chronic disease management
•Senior pet healthcare
•Pocket pet and exotic medicine
•On-site pharmacy
•Dedicated surgical facilities

The combination of advanced equipment and strong technical support allows doctors to investigate and manage a broad range of cases while maintaining high standards of patient care.

The Leadership Opportunity

As Medical Director, you'll play a central role in maintaining clinical standards and developing a positive, high-performing veterinary team while continuing to practice medicine.

Your responsibilities will include:
•Providing clinical leadership across the hospital
•Setting and maintaining high medical and patient-care standards
•Maintaining an active medical and surgical caseload
•Mentoring and supporting associate veterinarians
•Supporting technician and clinical team development
•Leading collaborative case discussions
•Promoting evidence-based medicine and clinical best practices
•Partnering with practice leadership on hospital priorities
•Supporting scheduling and workflow optimization
•Contributing to quality assurance and regulatory compliance
•Encouraging excellent client communication and education
•Helping foster a collaborative, respectful, and solutions-focused hospital culture

You'll have the autonomy to influence how medicine is delivered while benefiting from experienced operational and clinical support.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

•Senior clinical leadership position with genuine influence
•Primarily Monday-to-Friday schedule
•No regular weekend hours
•Advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities
•Experienced veterinary technician and support team
•Broad medical and surgical caseload
•Clinical autonomy
•Opportunities to mentor and develop veterinarians
•Leadership development resources
•Strong focus on work-life balance
•Long-term professional growth opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

•Compensation up to $230,000, depending on experience
•Production-based incentive plan with no negative accrual
•Sign-on bonus available
•Relocation assistance
•Long-term performance incentive program
•Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
•401(k) retirement plan with company match
•Generous paid time off and paid holidays
•Substantial continuing education allowance
•Dedicated professional development support
•Paid California veterinary license and professional dues
•Professional liability coverage
•Life insurance
•Mental health and wellbeing resources
•Student loan assistance
•Employee referral bonus program
•Leadership training and mentorship

Requirements

•Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree
•California veterinary license or eligibility to obtain prior to starting
•Eligibility to work in the United States
•Strong general practice medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery skills
•Orthopedic experience is welcomed but not essential
•Previous experience as a Medical Director, Lead Veterinarian, Chief of Staff, or senior clinician preferred
•Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities
•Strong client communication and relationship-building skills
•Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine

Life in Berkeley, California

Berkeley offers a distinctive combination of Bay Area opportunity, academic energy, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant local community.
Home to UC Berkeley, the city benefits from an internationally recognized academic and research environment alongside a thriving culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Its neighborhoods are filled with independent restaurants, cafes, shops, farmers markets, arts venues, and cultural attractions.

Outdoor recreation is equally accessible, with Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley Marina, waterfront trails, and the East Bay hills providing excellent opportunities for hiking, cycling, running, and enjoying the outdoors.

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