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Job Description
We're searching for a Lead Veterinarian to join this awesome 4-DVM team in Costa Mesa, CA. ( No weekends required!)
Job Description:
We're working with a well-established, four-doctor small-animal and exotics clinic in Costa Mesa, CA, seeking a Medical Lead Veterinarian to set clinical standards, mentor the DVM team, and help shape the hospital's continued growth. This is a long-standing, full-service practice with a history in the community dating back to 1985. The hospital provides wellness and preventative care, diagnostics, urgent care, advanced care, surgical procedures, and services for a diverse caseload including dogs, cats, and exotic pets. You'll be joining an experienced veterinary team that includes multiple DVMs and access to cardiology support, with a collaborative culture focused on clinical quality, client trust, and patient comfort. The hospital is open Monday to Friday, with weekends closed, creating a more consistent schedule than many leadership opportunities. As Medical Lead, you'll work closely with the Practice Manager to support hospital performance, mentor associate veterinarians, lead doctor meetings, uphold medical standards, and help develop a positive, engaged team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll still practice medicine while having real influence over clinical direction, standards of care, team development, and hospital culture.
Key Highlights:
Medical Lead Veterinarian opportunity in a respected four-DVM clinic Base salary range of $160,000-$210,000 Full-service GP, urgent care, surgery, diagnostics, advanced care, and exotics caseload Long-standing hospital serving the community since 1985 Experienced DVM team with access to specialty cardiology support Leadership role focused on mentoring, medical standards, doctor development, and hospital performance Monday-Friday hospital hours, with Saturday and Sunday closed
About You:
DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US You hold (or are eligible for) a licensure in California Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience Strong communicator with a collaborative, servant-leadership approach Comfortable mentoring doctors and partnering with management on hospital goals Benefits $160,000-$210,000 base salary Leadership opportunity with genuine clinical influence Supportive multi-doctor team environment Varied caseload including urgent care, surgery, diagnostics, and exotics Opportunity to mentor, develop doctors, and shape hospital standards No weekends required!
Ref:
100315
Pay:
$160,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Relocation assistance Vision insurance
