Veterinarian, Medical Director/Owner
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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $150k–$220k | Veterinary Medicine median $175k (middle half $165k–$180k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$167k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 245 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment369 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 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 pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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