General Practice (Medical Director Veterinarian)

Introduction
Our client is a hospital in Sacramento, CA, seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Director to lead their team. For over 60 years, this full-service veterinary hospital has been providing compassionate and high-quality care to cats and dogs throughout the Sacramento area. Known for combining state-of-the-art medicine with exceptional client service, the hospital offers urgent, emergency, surgical, and comprehensive veterinary care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. This is a full-time Medical Director position, providing consistent weekday hours without after-hours responsibilities.

Role Description and Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Medical Director with strong leadership skills and a passion for veterinary excellence. Responsibilities include overseeing the hospital's medical operations, mentoring associate veterinarians, and ensuring regulatory compliance while providing the highest standard of patient care. Clinical responsibilities encompass preventive wellness care, internal medicine, geriatric care, dentistry, emergency services, and surgical procedures. Surgeries regularly performed include soft tissue, orthopedic, spays and neuters, C-sections, mass removals, foreign body extractions, wound repairs, and dental surgeries. In addition to clinical work, you will collaborate with the leadership team to support the financial health of the practice and foster a culture of teamwork, compassion, and professional growth.

Practice Details
The hospital is a modern, full-service facility offering a wide scope of veterinary services. Advanced in-house diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG/EKG, digital dental radiography, and a comprehensive laboratory for bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal exams. In addition to preventive and routine care, the hospital provides emergency care, hospice and end-of-life support, and boarding services, ensuring comprehensive care for patients at every life stage.

Team
The hospital is currently led by one DVM supported by a skilled team of veterinary technicians and support staff. The environment is collaborative and client-focused, designed to provide exceptional medical care while fostering teamwork and a positive, supportive culture.

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? Apply now 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

Salary up to $225,000 (Annual)

• $200k - $225k Base Salary + Production
• Medical Director stipend
• Relocation and Commitment Bonuses
• High-quality health, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional life insurance and disability insurance
• 401K with company contribution
• Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• Reimbursement for membership dues and license fees
• Numerous discounts and supplemental insurance options
• Flexible working conditions promoting a healthy work/life balance