Medical Director & Associate Veterinarian

Medical Director & Associate Veterinarian

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.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Director & Associate Veterinarian to join our team at Rancho Village Veterinary Hospital in La Mesa, CA (Just 9 miles east of Downtown San Diego). 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 Manager.

The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and ensuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to the administrative and leadership duties of the MD role. Effective MDs demonstrate strong work and professional ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold a high standard of patient care.

• Seeking an experienced Veterinarian comfortable with performing surgeries and some shelter medicine.
• Ideal candidate should have solid clinical experience and be ready to contribute to a dynamic, modern practice.
• Full‑service animal hospital using the latest technological advances and state‑of‑the‑art equipment.
• Provides a lifetime health care plan for clients and their special companions.
• Facilities include:
  • Complete surgical and dental suites
  • In‑house laboratories
  • Digital radiology (including dental imaging)
  • Ultrasound capabilities

• Competitive Salary $175K‑$200K
• Quarterly Production No Deficit Carryover Plan
• Medical Director Stipend Available $10,000K
• Generous relocation assistance
• Medical Director opportunity available with annual stipend ($10,000) paid in monthly installments
• Attractive signing/retention bonus available, up to $50,000.

• Maintain a high quality of progressive veterinary care
  • Oversee and give directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
  • Set policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
  • Work toward making various services work as one team
  • In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommend additions to the hospital inventory
  • Budget for new equipment and provide a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
  • See patients and handle clinical practice
  • Ensure positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
  • Review patient records for completeness and accuracy and use them to promote medical excellence
  • Appropriately manage controlled drugs
  • Review and approve requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
  • Conduct regular doctor meetings
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Manager
• Handle patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
• Manage veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommend resolutions
• Develop medical policies
• Assist in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
• Monitor DVM performance and production, provide coaching when appropriate
• Serve as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
• Lead candidate interviews of potential DVMs
• Identify new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
• Hold ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance…