Veterinary Medical Director

Job Description

Medical Director

Base Salary: $280,000-$300,000 + production opportunity

Full-Time opportunity in Redwood City, California. Schedule: 4-day workweek - 3 administrative days and 1 clinical day

Why Join SAGE Veterinary Centers - Redwood City

SAGE Redwood City is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead a thriving, high-volume specialty and emergency hospital with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care, clinician development, and the future direction of the hospital.

This is an opportunity for a confident, visionary leader who enjoys developing people, elevating medical standards, and building strong teams. You'll have the support of the Hospital Director, Assistant Medical Director, and Ethos leadership team while helping guide a talented group of specialty, emergency, and urgent care clinicians.

The role offers a unique balance of strategic leadership and clinical medicine , with a four-day workweek consisting of three dedicated administrative days and one clinical day. This structure provides the time and flexibility to focus on meaningful leadership initiatives while maintaining a connection to clinical practice.

SAGE Redwood City is also preparing for a significant hospital renovation and expansion, creating an exciting opportunity for the next Medical Director to help shape the hospital's next chapter.

Location Highlight

Located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, Redwood City offers an exceptional combination of Bay Area access and an active, community-oriented lifestyle. With beautiful weather, a vibrant downtown, excellent dining and cultural opportunities, and easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, the coast, and nearby outdoor recreation, Redwood City offers something for everyone.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Base salary of $280,000-$300,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Additional production opportunity for clinical work
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Four-day workweek with dedicated administrative time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional liability coverage
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Leadership development opportunities through Ethos Veterinary Health
• Access to a national network of veterinary leaders and specialty clinicians

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide strategic medical leadership for a high-volume, multi-specialty and emergency hospital
• Oversee medical standards, protocols, quality initiatives, and clinical best practices
• Partner closely with the Hospital Director on hospital operations, recruitment, retention, and long-term planning
• Work alongside the Assistant Medical Director to guide and support ER and specialty doctors
• Help establish and develop new house officer and ER Immerse mentorship programs
• Foster a collaborative, accountable culture where clinicians and support teams can thrive
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, patient care, and the overall clinician experience
• Support physician development through mentorship, coaching, and professional development
• Help drive initiatives that strengthen communication and collaboration across specialties, emergency medicine, and hospital leadership
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinarians and the local veterinary community
• Represent SAGE Redwood City and Ethos as a leader within the broader veterinary community
• Partner with Ethos regional leadership on strategic initiatives and hospital growth
• Help guide the hospital through its upcoming renovation and expansion, including increased CCU and ER capacity
• Maintain a clinical caseload one day per week, allowing you to remain connected to patients, clients, and the medical team
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensure
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty or emergency/specialty hospital environment
• At least 2 years of veterinary leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and navigate complex organizational challenges
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• A passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
• Confidence making difficult decisions while maintaining a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive, accountable, and supportive hospital culture
• An interest in advancing veterinary medicine and developing the next generation of veterinary professionals

Join Us

At Ethos, leadership isn't just about managing a hospital-it's about creating an environment where exceptional medicine and exceptional people can thrive.

At SAGE Redwood City, you'll have the opportunity to shape the culture, develop clinicians, influence medical standards, and help lead a major period of growth for an established and highly respected specialty hospital.

With dedicated administrative time, a strong leadership structure, a tenured team, and the resources of Ethos Veterinary Health behind you, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while maintaining a meaningful connection to clinical medicine.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.