Medical Director

VCA Animal Care Clinic is seeking a Medical Director to lead and inspire our professional team in San Pablo California.

Why Join the Team

• Practice Medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like an owner but without the financial risks
• Support in Operations Marketing Human Resources Payroll and more to help you succeed.
• A progressive approach to medicine fully utilizing technology staffing and thoughtfully designed workflows allowing you to leave work on time and increase your earning potential.
• Warm and welcoming hospital environment designed for pets and people.
• Supported by 4 support staff members per DVM
• Focus on connecting with clients diagnosing pets and putting together treatment plans.
• Work with like-minded colleagues who support a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.

Job Summary

The Medical Director (MD) under the direction of the field management team is responsible for establishing the medical quality and patient care practiced by all doctors in each hospital. The MD achieves this through strong leadership and serving as a mentor and role model for the associate veterinarians and staff. The MD is an integral part of the hospital management team responsible for the overall financial performance of the hospital and helps create and drive the overall direction for the hospital that will achieve positive results. The MD fulfills all the duties of a staff veterinarian in addition to the specific responsibilities of the Medical Director such as yearly staff reviews financial analysis meetings management meetings and training.

Schedule

We are open Monday to Friday 8 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm and Saturday 8 : 00 am to 6 : 00 pm . This position will work 10 or 12 hour shifts. Weekend shifts are rotational.

Cases

We see 60% wellness and 40% common pet concerns including allergic reactions diarrhea or vomiting ear infections eye issues fleas / ticks / mites derm wounds / lacerations lethargy loss of appetite pain or limping respiratory disease toxin ingestion and urinary DVM is given a scheduled surgery day. Surgeries consist of soft tissue spaying neutering and dental cases.

Compensation

Local Community

Located in the heart of West Contra Costa County San Pablo is just minutes from Berkeley Oakland and San Francisco making it a strategic hub for commuters and job seekers. The city blends suburban charm with urban access offering diverse housing options excellent public transportation and proximity to major highways like I-80 and I-580.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Education & Training

Commute & Connectivity

Whether youre launching your career or seeking a fresh start San Pablo offers a welcoming opportunity-rich environment with the best of the Bay Area at your doorstep.

Questions

Lets connect! My name is Kristie Allen and Im the dedicated DVM recruiter for this hospital. Feel free to reach out to me at anytime! My email is or feel free to schedule a call directly .

Benefits

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates! As a member of the VCA family eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including :

Benefits Health & Well-Being

Professional Development

Additional Benefits

If you are a current associate you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and paid vacation / sick days 401(k) generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example emergencies change in personnel workload or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at .

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Post Residency Experience,Occupational Health Experience,Clinical Research,Managed Care,Primary Care Experience,Medical Management,Utilization Management,Clinical Development,Clinical Trials,Leadership Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 64480 - 200000