Medical Director

Yokayo Veterinary Center
Ukiah, CA

Managing Veterinarian / Medical Director (MDVM)

Yokayo Veterinary Center | Ukiah, CA

$150,000–$200,000+ base (DOE)
$50,000+ sign-on & relocation package
AAHA-accredited | Small-animal exclusive | Leadership + clinical role

Yokayo Veterinary Center is seeking a Managing DVM / Medical Director to lead our AAHA-accredited hospital into its next chapter. This is an opportunity for an experienced associate veterinarian ready to step into leadership or a current leader looking for a change. This position would be ideal for someone who wants true influence over medical standards, team development, and the future direction of the practice —while continuing to practice high-quality, hands-on medicine.

If you’re looking for a leadership role where your voice matters, your medicine is respected, and your lifestyle stays intact, this is worth a closer look.

About the offer:

  • $150,000–$200,000+ base salary (DOE)
  • $50,000+ sign-on & relocation package
  • Production bonuses with achievable goals
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous CE allowance with support for leadership and clinical growth
  • Clinical autonomy with the ability to shape protocols and services
  • A leadership seat where you can mentor, influence, and build —not just manage schedules

Your Leadership Impact

As Medical Director, you’ll partner closely with hospital leadership while maintaining an active clinical role. You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Lead medical standards and elevate the quality of care across the hospital
  • Mentor and develop associate veterinarians and support staff
  • Foster a collaborative, respectful, and growth-minded team culture
  • Stay on the forefront of veterinary medicine, modeling protocols after UC Davis–inspired best practices
  • Contribute ideas to expand services and support special interests
  • Strengthen client trust through education and compassionate care

About Yokayo Veterinary Center

We are a 2-doctor, AAHA-accredited, small-animal exclusive practice with deep community roots and a strong commitment to progressive, evidence-based medicine.

Our hospital prioritizes continuous medical advancement , staying current with evolving standards of care and investing in tools, training, and protocols that allow our doctors to practice confidently at a high level.

Equipment & Services Include:

  • Digital general radiography with Telemed consultations
  • Digital dental radiography (Logiq S7)
  • K-Laser therapy
  • Endoscopy & cryosurgery
  • Advanced dentistry (bonding, endodontics, composite restorations, guided tissue regeneration)
  • Support to cultivate and grow your own clinical interests

Life in Ukiah, CA

Ukiah offers the rare balance of professional fulfillment and personal breathing room .

  • Wine country living without Bay Area congestion
  • Easy access to Mendocino, Fort Bragg, and the Northern California coast
  • Redwoods, hiking, cycling, and outdoor adventure at your doorstep
  • Small-town charm with modern conveniences (boutiques, Costco, major retailers)
  • Just ~2.5 hours north of San Francisco

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you’re looking for a Medical Director role where your medicine, leadership style, and lifestyle can align, we’d love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about leading Yokayo Veterinary Center into its next chapter.

Posted 2026-03-27

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