Medical Director - Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic

Location: Meadow Vista

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.
Because life is better with pets.
We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.
With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Director to join our team at Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic
. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director.
Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic in Meadow Vista, California has been providing families and their beloved pets with compassionate veterinary care since 1948. Known for its peaceful, scenic setting in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where wooded landscapes, rolling meadows, and a close-knit small-town vibe make everyday life feel like a retreat from big-city hustle.
Why Join Us

• As a full-service hospital, we offer a wide range of comprehensive veterinary services to keep your pets in great health, from wellness exams to vaccinations to dental care, surgery and grooming.
• With access to specialty board-certified doctors who will travel to our clinic, we aim to ensure each and every client feels that their pet has received the highest quality of care.

Compensation and Benefits Overview

• Salary Range: $185,000-$205,000
• Medical Director stipend
• No negative accrual and no non-compete!
• Paid time off and holidays
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible schedule options
• Employee pet care discounts
• Full benefits package, including but not limited to:
  Quality health, dental, vision disability, liability insurance, 401k with company contribution, including reimbursement and time off for CE & license fees and more.

What We Offer We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
  • Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
  • Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
  • Works toward making various services work as one team
  • In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory
  • Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
  • Sees patients and handles clinical practice
  • Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
  • Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
  • Appropriately manages controlled drugs
  • Re…