Medical Director

Lead with Purpose at Vacaville Animal Care Center | Managing Veterinarian OpportunityAdvance your leadership career without giving up hands-on medicine. Vacaville Animal Care Center is in Vacaville, California—conveniently situated between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, and just minutes from Napa Valley and Davis. At our well-established hospital, you'll join a trusted team that has served the pets and families of Solano County for more than 60 years. As our Managing Veterinarian, you'll help shape the future of the practice while providing exceptional patient care alongside an experienced, collaborative team.We offer a competitive base salary of $160,000–$185,000 (DOE), production and leadership incentives, $30,000 sign-on and relocation assistance, equity opportunities, and the support of a national veterinary network—allowing you to focus on your patients, your team, and your career.Why Veterinarians Choose Vacaville Animal Care CenterEstablished, community-trusted hospital with a loyal client base Collaborative team of 3 experienced veterinarians Monday–Friday schedule with no weekendsExcellent 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio Supportive, family-like culture with outstanding work-life balance Highly tenured team that values mentorship and collaboration Practice Exceptional MedicineYou'll have the resources to provide outstanding care, including:Brand-new ultrasound, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography 5 fully equipped exam rooms Modern equipment and strong operational support Clinical autonomy backed by a nationally recognized veterinary organization Whether your passion is surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, or preventive care, you'll have the flexibility to continue growing your clinical interests.Lead and InspireAs Managing Veterinarian, you will:Provide medical leadership and clinical direction Mentor associate veterinarians Partner with hospital and regional leadership to drive success Help shape medical protocols and team development Maintain an active clinical caseload Leadership experience is welcomed but not required. If you're ready to take the next step, we'll provide the mentorship and leadership development to help you succeed.Compensation & BenefitsBase salary: $160,000–$185,000 (DOE) 22–23% production plus leadership incentives $30,000 Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match Generous PTO, CE allowance, and paid CE days Paid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership Employee pet care discounts Four-week paid sabbatical retention bonus Equity opportunity with cash buy-in for up to 10% hospital ownership Why Vacaville?Enjoy the best of Northern California with easy access to Napa Valley, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. Vacaville offers an affordable cost of living, excellent outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and an exceptional quality of life.Who We're Looking ForAn experienced veterinarian ready to lead as Managing Veterinarian or Medical Director Or a clinician eager to grow into leadership with mentorship and support Current DVM (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited college ECFVG or PAVE certification (if applicable)