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.

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 maintains an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered, shares responsibility for financial health, and directs staff and overall management of practice operations. The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian, demonstrating strong ethics, a positive attitude, and upholding a high standard of patient care.

Taylor Veterinary Emergency Hospital has a 24‑hour support staff in an 8,500 sq. ft. facility. It is well equipped with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, including a Snyder O2 unit, digital & portable x‑ray, rigid/endoscope, 2 fully equipped ORs, 5 exam rooms, a skills lab & training classroom, ultrasounds, & a fully remodeled Idexx Lab. Daily rounding and consultations with experienced veterinarians create a team approach to challenging cases and provide a professionally rewarding experience for those who practice high‑level, compassionate veterinary medicine.

Turlock is located in the heart of the Central Valley, close to all things California. Although rural, it is considered part of the East Bay (San Francisco) and provides easy access to Napa Valley, Sacramento, Oakland, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and more. Home to California State University Stanislaus (CSUS), Turlock offers a quality learning environment with relaxed rural living and affordable housing.

• Salary Range: $185,000 - $220,000
• Up to $100,000 sign‑on bonus for a 3‑year commitment
• Relocation assistance
• Medical Director stipend
• No negative accrual and no non‑compete!

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Lindsay Aimar at

• 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
  • Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
  • Conducts regular doctor meetings
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
• Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
• Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions
• Develops medical policies
• Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
• Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate
• Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
• Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs
• Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
• Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and…