Veterinary Medical Director — Echo Park Animal Hospital

Job overview

The Veterinary Medical Director role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA, with a stated annual salary range of $200,000–$250,000. The position combines clinical practice and leadership at Echo Park Animal Hospital, part of PetVet Care Centers’ network. The director sets and monitors medical standards while continuing to care for patients, and leads team development, client communication, and hospital operations. The role contributes to high-quality veterinary care through clinical oversight, mentorship, and collaboration with hospital leadership.

What you'll do

• Provide client communication and education
• perform diagnostic procedures and surgery
• maintain medical records
• prescribe medications and follow controlled-substance protocols
• promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• coordinate weekly priorities with the Hospital Manager
• evaluate hospital protocols from intake through discharge
• monitor cases and attend daily rounds when possible
• participate in practice-management updates and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary medical director

veterinary medicine

small animal practice

clinical leadership

surgery

diagnostics

team mentoring

echo park

los angeles ca

petvet care centers

$200k–$250k/year

dvm or vmd

california veterinary license

dea registration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Quarterly production plan, medical director stipend, signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• pet discounts
• wellbeing support
• continuing-education stipends
• and career development resources.

Why this role

Requires a DVM or VMD, current state veterinary license, DEA registration, and at least three years of veterinary practice experience. The posting lists a quarterly production plan, medical director stipend, signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000, insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k), pet discounts, wellbeing support, continuing-education stipends, and career development resources.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.