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Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
Medical Director Veterinarian
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What they do
A Medical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, lab or public health program. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
$261,282 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Introduction Our client is a hospital seeking a Specialty Medical Director to lead a respected specialty and emergency institution in Southern California. The hospital provides advanced critical care, emergency, and specialty services and is looking for an experienced, collaborative clinician-leader to guide medical excellence, team development, and strategic growth within a high-performing, multi-specialty environment. Working Hours / Rota This opportunity is available on a Full-Time or Part-Time basis, with flexibility in clinical versus administrative time depending on the candidate's interests and strengths. The hospital operates 24/7, providing continuous emergency and critical care services. Role Description and Responsibilities The Specialty Medical Director will provide medical leadership and strategic direction for the hospital while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include supporting and mentoring specialists, ER doctors, interns, and residents, and partnering closely with hospital and regional leadership to drive clinical quality, engagement, and growth. The role allows for maintaining an active clinical presence if desired. The ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian, with board-certified specialists or experienced emergency clinicians preferred, and prior leadership experience strongly desired. A passion for advancing medicine, developing people, and shaping long-term vision and growth is essential. Practice Details The hospital is a renowned specialty and emergency facility centrally located in Culver City, Los Angeles, dedicated to providing comprehensive veterinary care. It offers 24/7 emergency care, critical care for the most complex cases, and advanced specialty services including Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, and Surgery, with advanced orthopedics through its Bone and Joint Center. The hospital is also known for Avian and Exotic pet care. With skilled doctors, advanced diagnostics, and an in-house laboratory, the facility supports swift diagnosis and treatment across a robust caseload that values gold-standard care, collaboration, and advanced medicine. Team The hospital is supported by over 25 DVMs and a great tenured support team. The environment is highly collaborative, featuring board-certified specialists and experienced emergency teams committed to clinical excellence and mentorship. Candidate Requirements Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA) Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so About Tempus Recruitment This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application. Haven't Worked with a Recruiter Before? No Problem! All communication is 100% private and confidential Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for a new job We have exclusive roles not being advertised publicly We tailor job searches to your specific needs, therefore you will only get sent roles that match your requirements What Happens Next Interested in this position or others that we can offer? or request a call back! One of our expert recruiters will reach out to you to gather all the relevant information regarding your search. This will then allow us to put together a tailored jobs list based on your requirements. #IHTVRP The Package Salary up to $450,000 (Annual) $400k -$450k base + production PTO + additional CE PTO hours $3,500 annual CE allowance (licenses, dues, conference expenses) Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) Employer-sponsored 401(k) with match Life and disability insurance 8 weeks paid parental leave Employer-paid "purr-rental leave" (3 days for rescue pet adoption) Employer-paid mental well-being assistance programs Educational support and career advancement opportunities for you and your support staff