Owner & Medical Director Veterinarian - Greater Sacramento Area, CA

The role

An experienced veterinarian will serve as Medical Director and owner to build a practice in an existing veterinary space. You will lead clinical standards, build a team, and drive revenue growth.

What you will do

• Establish and uphold medical standards and protocols
• Lead effective case flow and clinical decision-making
• Ensure high-quality patient care and clear client communication
• Oversee medical record accuracy and charge capture
• Identify and implement clinical service enhancements
• Help recruit, hire, and onboard veterinarians and support staff
• Build and develop a strong clinical team
• Mentor associate veterinarians and support continued clinical development
• Contribute to operational strategy and scheduling
• Drive revenue growth while maintaining medical excellence

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Interest in practice ownership and building a hospital for long-term growth

Nice to have

• 3+ years clinical experience preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer retirement plan contribution
• Generous PTO plus CE time
• Annual CE allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, and VIN covered

About the company

Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) supports doctor-led hospitals and provides operational, financial, HR, recruiting, and marketing support. VPP supports more than 200 veterinary hospitals across 35 states.