Modernanimal
Area Medical Director - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California. Posted 8 days ago
The role
You will oversee medical leadership and clinical development for the Los Angeles Area. You will manage Lead Doctors and partner with cross-functional leaders to uphold standards of care.
What you will do
- Lead and inspire a team of veterinarians through mentorship and coaching
- Foster a culture of curiosity, integrity, clinical excellence, and accountability
- Conduct routine clinical observations and chart reviews
- Serve as a medical resource for complex cases or escalated care concerns
- Co-lead clinic teams with the Area Clinic Manager
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of new doctors
- Guide doctors on time management, case efficiency, and client communication
- Lead performance management processes
- Implement new medical tools, systems, or workflows
- Assist with new clinic openings
Required qualifications
- 10+ years of veterinary experience
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or equivalent program
- Eligibility to practice in the United States
- Active license to practice veterinary medicine in California at the start of employment
- License must be in good standing with no malpractice or disciplinary actions
- Willingness to travel up to 80% to clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Occasional travel out-of-state for company meetings, events, and training
- Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the San Francisco Bay Area
Nice to have
- 5+ years in a multi-unit operations or leadership role
Benefits
- Guaranteed, competitive base salary
- Sign-on bonus
- No non-compete agreements
- Annual CE allowance and paid CE days
- Generous paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
- Health, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
- 401(k) with company match
- Access to Spring Health for behavioral and mental health support
- Free Modern Animal membership for your own pets, plus discounts on services
About the company
Modern Animal is redefining veterinary care with a technology-forward approach. They equip clinics with tools, resources, and support to deliver care to pets and their owners.