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 (DVM) to join our team. 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.

Our compensation package includes starting base salaries between $200,000 - $225,000, plus production (No Negative Accrual) with generous sign‑on and relocation bonuses available. Annual Medical Director Stipend of $10,000. Quarterly production with no deficit carryover; sign‑on, retention and relocation package up to $100,000 available for multi‑year agreement.

Goleta Airport Pet Hospital has an amazing leadership team, a Board‑Certified Veterinary Practitioner, friendly & trained technical staff which offers high‑quality medicine. We are a well‑established, full‑service, small animal veterinary hospital, providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. Our diagnostic capabilities include ultrasound, digital dental & general radiology, as well as endoscopy. Our dedicated & tenured support team offers a great learning culture & a happy/healthy work environment!

We have a very affluent clientele that believes in receiving only the best care for their pets.

Goleta is located close to the beach, UCSB, & our famed wine region. Quality of life for our residents is enhanced by local beaches, mountains and the City’s large number of developed parks and natural open spaces. Goleta is a bicycle‑friendly community, and our inventory of bike paths continues to grow. Spend time exploring our beautiful, historic architecture, hiking and exploring in our beautiful mountains, or take a quiet walk along the beach.

This is truly one of the finest places to live in all of America!

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 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…