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 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.

• 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
• Lucrative Sign On & Retention Bonuses
• 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.

• Known as "the Jewel of the Hills."
• A vibrant city thriving with parks, restaurants, walking trails, festivals, concerts, and farmer's markets.
• Proximity to San Diego offers access to art and history museums, as well as numerous music and theater venues.

• 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…