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Alliance Animal Health
Palmdale, California, United States

Veterinarian, Medical Director/Owner

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$220k

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Job Description

Company Description

Veterinarian, Medical Director/Owner

Through our Partner Track program, exceptional veterinarians can become true equity owners in their hospital without the traditional financial barriers or headache of practice ownership.

High Desert Animal Care Hospital, located in the beautiful Palmdale, CA area, is a fast-paced small animal practice! For over 30 years, we’ve been providing exceptional veterinary care to our local patients—from routine check-ups to complex surgeries—handling everything from urgent walk-ins to challenging cases.

Learn More About Our Veterinary Hospital!

Our Palmdale and Antelope Valley veterinarian office is very easy to get to and is about an hour outside of Hollywood, CA. Palmdale truly has something for everyone! Whether you're exploring scenic parks, hiking trails, or enjoying live music and delicious dining, there's always something to do. Plus, you're just a short drive from LA's dynamic city scene, breathtaking beaches, and snowy mountain peaks perfect for skiing.

Job Description

We are seeking talented, entrepreneurial, and leadership-minded Veterinarians who want to take an active role in the future of their practice. Through Partner Track, eligible DVMs have the opportunity to build real equity ownership in their hospital, while continuing to practice medicine and earn their regular compensation.

Alliance helps make ownership accessible by providing the financing and business infrastructure needed to support your journey as an owner without requiring a large upfront cash investment or personal financial guarantee.

  • As a Partner Track DVM, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Build real equity in your hospital and participate in its financial success
  • Receive owner distributions based on your equity ownership
  • Grow your ownership stake over time as your career and leadership develop
  • Maintain medical autonomy and continue practicing medicine the way you believe is best
  • Gain greater visibility into your hospital's financial performance and the drivers behind its success

Receive leadership development, business education, and operational support to help you become a successful owner

You bring the passion, medical expertise, and leadership. We'll provide the resources, infrastructure, and support to help you succeed as an owner.

Most importantly, Partner Track isn't simply an incentive or bonus program. It's a pathway to real ownership and a chance to build equity in the practice you've helped make successful.

Your career doesn't have to stop at practicing medicine. Take the next step. Become a partner.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Active veterinary state license, ability to obtain one
  • Current DEA License preferred but not required
  • USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
  • Additional Information

We Offer Our Veterinarians

Flexible Scheduling & Medical Autonomy

  • Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
  • Future Ownership Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation
  • DVM Mentor Network

Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues

Salary Range can vary from $150,000 to $220,000, with flexibility based on experience! Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.

+Additional Medical Director Stipend can apply!

+High volume clinic with high earning potential through production!

We Are a DRUG-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals while taking an active leadership role in the practice. They will manage clinical operations, handle complex cases, and participate in equity ownership of the hospital.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryEntrepreneurshipClinical managementPatient careUrgent care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$185k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $167k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$150k–$220kVeterinary Medicine median $175k (middle half $165k–$180k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$167k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California245 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment369 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Alliance Animal Health#1 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 17 employers
7
<$145k
7
$160k
9
$165k-185k
9
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 17 employers
Sign-on bonus
94% this job
CME allowance
91% this job
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Relocation assistance
76%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Medical Director - Relocation Assistance Available

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota, United States

$120k-$220k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

Companion Pet Partners · Santa Cruz, California

$160k-$210k
#3

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

$150k-$200k
#4

Feline Veterinarian - Chico, CA

$150k-$200k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Medical Autonomy
Paid vacation/sick time/holidays
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Liability insurance
401K

Living in Palmdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,780/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.