Veterinary Medical Director – Montecito Veterinary Center

Job overview

The Veterinary Medical Director – Montecito Veterinary Center role is onsite in Santa Rosa, CA, with a base salary of $170,000–$185,000 per year plus an annual Medical Director stipend. PetVet Care Centers’ mission is to improve the lives of animals and people through compassionate care; Montecito Veterinary Center serves the Sonoma County community. The director provides clinical care while setting medical standards, guiding veterinarians and staff, and overseeing quality and compliance. Leadership of clinical practice, team development, and hospital performance supports high-quality care for pets and strong client relationships.

What you'll do

• Oversee medical standards and quality of care
• see patients and handle clinical practice
• develop medical policies
• review patient records
• manage controlled drugs and medical supply requests
• address patient care problems and client complaints
• coach and mentor veterinarians
• support compliance with veterinary practice, OSHA, and AAHA standards
• lead DVM candidate interviews
• identify service opportunities
• monitor performance indicators with the Hospital Manager.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary medical director

santa rosa ca

petvet care centers

montecito veterinary center

veterinary medicine

clinical leadership

veterinarian mentoring

medical standards

dvm

$170k–$185k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA/HSA options, 401(k) contribution, paid time off, continuing education allowance and additional CE time off, license and membership reimbursement, relocation assistance, and signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $100,000.

Why this role

Requires a DVM or VMD from an accredited institution, a current state veterinary license, DEA registration, and 3–5+ years of veterinary practice experience. The posting describes full benefits for working 3–4 days per week and relocation assistance as available.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.