Veterinarian Medical Director - Pacific Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$140k-$200k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Medical Director – Pacific Animal Hospital (Redondo Beach, CA)
Full-time or Part-time DVM | Medical Director Opportunity | Surgery & Dentistry | Small Animal GP
Located in beautiful Redondo Beach, California, Pacific Animal Hospital is committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care in a modern, compassionate setting.
Our experienced veterinarians and dedicated support team provide a comprehensive range of services, from wellness exams and preventative care to advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients and providing every patient with thoughtful, personalized care.
This is a full-time or part-time opportunity with scheduling flexibility. We are looking for a Medical Director who enjoys practicing great medicine, supporting their team, and helping shape the continued growth of our hospital.
Get to Know Us
Experienced veterinary team: We're a three-doctor team with varied clinical interests and experience, including emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, preventative care, dermatology, and palliative care.
Collaborative medicine: We bring different strengths and perspectives to the table, enjoy sharing knowledge, and value working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Medical leadership: We're looking for a hands-on Medical Director who enjoys mentoring fellow veterinarians, supporting clinical development, and helping guide our medical standards and the continued success of our hospital.
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
- Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
- Experience performing surgery and dentistry
- Ability to work onsite, in person
- Interest or experience mentoring doctors or leadership
- 3+ years of DVM experience
Ability to safely handle animals, perform examinations and medical procedures, and stand, walk, bend, reach, and use motor skills throughout the workday. The position may require lifting up to 40 pounds independently and working with animals, medical equipment, cleaning chemicals, biological materials, odors, and variable noise.
Location
Redondo Beach, CA offers a wonderful coastal lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, a vibrant local dining scene, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Located in the South Bay, we're close to the best of Los Angeles while enjoying a welcoming beach community.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a hospital where you can be financially supported while doing what you love. Pacific has a great reputation, a loyal client base, and clients who trust the team's recommendations. You'll have the opportunity to grow your surgical caseload while working alongside a talented team in a well-supported, balanced environment.
- Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
- Bonuses
- PTO and paid holidays
- CE allowance + CE PTO
- Professional organization dues, state license, DEA, PLIT, AVMA, and VIN membership
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options
- International medical and emergency coverage
- Student loan options
- 401(k)
Paid Parental Leave
If you're an experienced veterinarian who enjoys leading a team, practicing high-quality medicine, and building a positive, collaborative hospital culture, we'd love to meet you!
This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.
Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
- California Pay Range
- $140,000—$200,000 USD
Pacific AH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will oversee clinical standards, mentor fellow veterinarians, and guide the hospital's medical development. They will also perform surgical and dental procedures while fostering a collaborative and compassionate team environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
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 ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k 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, 78% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $140k–$200k | Veterinary Medicine median $175k (middle half $165k–$185k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$154k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 239 active | 3,426 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 18% offer loan repayment324 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,240 in the last 30 days | 512 the 30 days before (+142%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +5.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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