Veterinarian - Medical Director

Las Posas Veterinary Medical Center is seeking an experienced Medical Director to join our leadership team!

One of the things that makes our hospital special is the people - we are looking for an experienced Veterinarian to serve as Medical Director who can partner with the current Hospital Manager in supporting and growing the team. As Medical Director, you will help drive the continued growth and success of our practices, provide clinical leadership and guidance to our veterinarians while fostering a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care that our clients have come to expect over the past 32 years.

We are committed to providing you and your pet with a lifetime of caring by consistently striving for excellence and putting our heart into everything we do. It is our goal to deliver an outstanding client experience each and every time we interact with you and your pet!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical leadership and mentorship to our veterinary team
• Ensure delivery of high-quality medicine during the busy summer season
• Maintain and enhance medical protocols and standards
• Participate in recruiting and developing veterinary talent
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives
• Maintain an active clinical schedule while managing leadership duties

Medical Services We Provide:

• Preventive health care (perfect for summer wellness visits!)
• Health risk assessment
• Nutritional counseling and feeding plans
• Emergency services during business hours
• Dental cleaning and extractions
• Dermatology and allergy management (essential for summer skin conditions)
• In-house lab
• Internal medicine
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• General surgery

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience + production
• Leadership compensation ranging from $150,000 - $200,000 +, and Ownership opportunity!
• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000 with retention bonus potential
• 4-day work week with no holidays - perfect for enjoying those long summer days!
• A team that loves to learn together, teach each other and mentor whenever possible
• Oversight of a multi-doctor practice with an experienced support team
• Significant growth potential both professionally and financially
• Comprehensive benefits including 401k with matching contributions
• Generous continued education allowance
• Malpractice coverage, license renewal, two memberships covered
• The opportunity to also manage our sister clinic, Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital, if desired

About Ventura County: Our area boasts year-round beautiful weather - absolutely perfect for summer (and year round) living! We're ideally situated just south of Santa Barbara and Ojai and north of Malibu. It's a perfect coastal California community offering wine tours and tasting, vibrant nightlife and dining, arts and culture, shopping, and endless summer beach and harbor activities including surfing, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, and whale watching. Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation in our pet-friendly communities - the ideal place to spend your summer and beyond!

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an AVMA accredited college or successful completion of ECFVG/PAVE certification program
• Minimum of five years clinical experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong surgical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• California veterinary license in good standing or eligible for licensure

Ready to make 2026 the start of your next career adventure?

For more information on this job, please complete an application & review our website!