Medical Director 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 to join our team at College Animal Hospital
. 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 assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The MD is also responsible for maintaining an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the MD holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and the overall management of practice operations.
  
  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. They are part of the foundation upon which successful veterinary practices are built and directly impact and influence hospital culture and morale.

We offer an amazing working environment & welcome your new ideas. Our technical staff are happy to provide state-of-the-art care to our San Diego community. Our goal is to provide complete, compassionate & extraordinary veterinary services to all our pet owners & their beloved pets. We have a great surgery caseload, adorable senior pet population & have wonderful relationships with local pet rescue groups.

This is your opportunity to make a difference in our Community & elevate your Veterinary career. We welcome you to arrange a visit, tour our hospital & come meet our amazing medical & support team! in addition, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our amazing Hospital Manager & Leadership team.

If you enjoy working with a tight knit group of extraordinary animal lovers, then you will easily be welcomed at College Animal Hospital!

• Competitive Salary Starting at $180,000-$200,000
• Lucrative Quarterly Production Plan (No Deficit Carryover)
• Annual Medical Director Stipend (Paid Bi-weekly)
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• Generous CE & CE Paid Time Off
• Quality health insurance following 30 day
• Paid Parental Leave
• Membership dues and license fees.
• Generous Sign-On & Retention Bonuses
• Additional Signing Incentive till 12/31/25

Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Sonni Nevarez at s

• Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
  • Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
  • Sets policies as it pertains 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…