Regional Veterinarian Medical Director - Los Angeles
Listed compensation
$180k-$230k
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Job Description
Company Description
Regional Veterinarian Medical Director
Full-Time
- 4 weeks PTO
- Ownership/Equity Available
- $80,000 Sign-On Bonus
Alliance Animal Health is a fast-growing, private equity veterinary organization that operates as a business partner to veterinary practices across the US. We make it easier for our practices by providing business solutions, talent acquisition, marketing, human resources, finance, and operations. This enables our veterinarians to maintain their passion for medicine and encourages continuous focus on providing incredible care for animals. In fact, our Core Values are (quite literally) written with PETS in mind: Passion, Engagement, Trust and Service.
We trust our doctor partners with the decision-making skills to choose what's best for their practice, while we customize the support. We pride ourselves on maintaining open communication and collaboration resulting in innovative solutions to advance today’s veterinary environment. Our doctors maintain medical autonomy, which makes each of our hospitals unique.
Inquire to learn more about using your talents to make an impact on the health and wellness of pets!
Job Description
We’re seeking a Regional Medical Director to lead and support six general practice clinics in the Los Angeles area.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll continue practicing medicine while also shaping clinical standards, mentoring veterinarians, and elevating patient care across your region.
You’ll partner closely with your Regional Operations Manager to align medical and operational excellence, while serving as a trusted resource for your teams.
What You’ll Do
- Provide medical leadership and oversight across multiple locations
- Mentor and develop associate veterinarians, especially early-career DVMs
- Support clinical growth in areas like surgery, diagnostics, and case management
- Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team culture
- Help drive consistency in quality of care while respecting each hospital’s individuality
Qualifications
- Current Veterinary License holder for the State of California; or the ability to obtain
- 5+ years of clinical experience as a veterinarian, deeply confident in your medicine
- DEA license preferred, not required
- Natural leader and mentor who is driven to teach others
- Highly organized and able to manage time effectively
- Willingness to travel across the region to support all clinics spanning from Palmdale, CA to Covina, CA
We Offer Our Veterinarians
Flexible Scheduling
- 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
- Medical Autonomy
- DVM Mentor Network
- Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues
+Additional Medical Director Stipend can apply!
+High volume clinics with high earning potential through production!
Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
Salary Range can vary from $180,000 to $230,000, with flexibility based on experience! Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.
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 Regional Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and oversight for six general practice clinics in the Los Angeles area. This role involves mentoring associate veterinarians, driving clinical standards, and fostering a high-performing team culture while maintaining a hands-on medical practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- 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 ~$205k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $185k 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, 4% are remote, 66% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
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