A long-standing San Diego small animal general practice seeing 16 to 20 pets a day, with a two-to-one support ratio and an opportunity to shape the medical direction while remaining clinically active.
The hospital sees a mix of wellness, sick-patient, surgical, and dental cases, with an average daily volume of 16 to 20 pets. The facility is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, and a dedicated dental machine, giving doctors the ability to manage a broad range of general practice cases within the hospital.
The Medical Director will continue practicing while taking responsibility for medical leadership, standards, and mentorship within the team. The hospital has skilled technicians, dedicated client service staff, and a two-to-one support ratio, allowing the doctor to stay focused on patient care while also contributing to the development of the wider medical team.
This practice has deep roots in the San Diego community and has built its reputation around consistent general practice care and long-term client relationships. The daily volume is substantial enough to provide variety without positioning the role around high-volume medicine, and the schedule requires a minimum of 35 hours per week.
The role suits a veterinarian with strong surgical skills who wants meaningful influence over how the hospital practices medicine. Previous veterinary leadership experience is preferred, with the wider organization providing operational support, production transparency, and resources around the Medical Director responsibilities.
Key highlights
The hospital sees a mix of wellness, sick-patient, surgical, and dental cases, with an average daily volume of 16 to 20 pets. The facility is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, and a dedicated dental machine, giving doctors the ability to manage a broad range of general practice cases within the hospital.
The Medical Director will continue practicing while taking responsibility for medical leadership, standards, and mentorship within the team. The hospital has skilled technicians, dedicated client service staff, and a two-to-one support ratio, allowing the doctor to stay focused on patient care while also contributing to the development of the wider medical team.
This practice has deep roots in the San Diego community and has built its reputation around consistent general practice care and long-term client relationships. The daily volume is substantial enough to provide variety without positioning the role around high-volume medicine, and the schedule requires a minimum of 35 hours per week.
The role suits a veterinarian with strong surgical skills who wants meaningful influence over how the hospital practices medicine. Previous veterinary leadership experience is preferred, with the wider organization providing operational support, production transparency, and resources around the Medical Director responsibilities.
Key highlights
- $160,000 to $180,000 annual salary plus production bonus
- Medical Director stipend
- Annual production-based long-term incentive cash program
- No negative accrual
- Minimum 35 hours per week
- Average 16 to 20 pets per day
- Approximately 2:1 support staff ratio
- General practice caseload
- Wellness, sick-patient, surgery, and dentistry
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound
- In-house laboratory
- Dental equipment
- Strong surgical component
- Opportunity to mentor the veterinary team
- Medical autonomy in clinical decision-making
- DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited university
- Active California veterinary license without restrictions
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of clinical veterinary experience
- Strong surgical skills
- Previous veterinary leadership experience preferred
- Interested in mentoring doctors and supporting medical standards
- $160,000 to $180,000 annual salary plus production bonus
- Medical Director stipend
- Long-term incentive cash program based on production
- No negative accrual
- Sign-on and relocation assistance available
- Generous CE allowance
- Paid professional licenses and dues
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays