Medical Director; Specialist San Francisco Bay area

Your Role

As Medical Director, you will balance strategic leadership with hands-on clinical care. You will:

• Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
• Partner with the Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
• Working with the Assistant Medical Director, you will guide and support both ER and specialty doctors while helping to establish new house officer and ER Immerse mentorship programs
• Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture
• Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
• Duty split: ~75% administrative / ~25% clinical
• 4 day workweek with 3 admin days and 1 clinical day

• DVM or equivalent; eligible for California licensure
• 5+ years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty hospital with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong leadership skills with confidence in change management and addressing complex issues
• Passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
• Solutions-oriented, collaborative, and decisive

• A fast-paced, high-impact hospital with a large, diverse caseload and opportunity to shape clinical programs
• Tight-knit, tenured team that values collaboration and professional growth
• Hospital renovation coming in Q2 of 2026 which includes expanding CCU and ER capacity
• Access to Ethos Veterinary Health’s national network for leadership development, mentorship, and clinical education
• Competitive pay ($300,000 base and ability to earn production on your clinical day) generous sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance available—pack your bags and join our team!
• Competitive pay ($300,000 base and ability to earn production on your clinical day) generous sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance available—pack your bags and join our team!
• Excellent benefits including health, dental, disability, life insurance, flexible spending plans, 401K with employer match and more.

Living in Redwood City, California offers a vibrant blend of suburban charm and urban convenience, with its thriving downtown area featuring a diverse range of dining, shopping, and cultural activities. Residents enjoy beautiful weather year-round, scenic parks, and close proximity to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley, making it an ideal location for work and leisure.

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Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers.

Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at

Our commitment s to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.