Medical
Director – Vacaville Animal Care
Center
Location : Vacaville,
CA
Compensation :
Base salary up to $150,00-$180,000 with production bonuses |
Generous sign-on / retention / relocation bonuses | Negotiable based on
experience
Lead
with heart. Practice with purpose. Live where you
love. Vacaville Animal Care
Center is excited to welcome a Medical Director to lead our
talented team in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. With
more than 60 years of service in the community and a recently
expanded hospital, we’re ready for our next phase of growth—and
we’re looking for a leader to help shape that
future.
We’re
a 2-doctor (looking to add our 3rd!), full-service practice serving
primarily companion animals with a collaborative team culture that
values laughter, balance, and top-tier medicine. You’ll find the
support and autonomy you need to lead, innovate, and practice
high-quality care—without sacrificing your own quality of
life.
The
Medical Director
Opportunity
As
our Medical Director, you
will : Serve
as the clinical leader of the hospital, driving medical quality and
patient care
standards.
Provide
mentorship and oversight for associate
veterinarians.
Partner
with the Hospital Manager to manage hospital operations, including
budgeting, staffing, and workflow
optimization.
Promote
a collaborative, supportive, and positive team
environment.
Help
identify and implement new service offerings aligned with your
areas of
interest.
This
is a unique opportunity to join a thriving team, step into a
leadership role with significant influence, and still enjoy a
flexible schedule and work-life
balance.
Why
You’ll Love It
Here
Modern
Medicine : Our new hospital offers 5 exam rooms, a comfort suite
with private entrance / exit, digital radiography, ultrasound, and
two dental
tables.
Supportive
Team : Strong tech-to-doctor ratios and a highly collaborative,
fun-loving team. Strong DVM
tenure.
Balanced
Schedule : 4-day work week, no weekends or on-call, 60 minute
lunch
Diverse
Caseload : Primarily dogs and cats, with one DVM seeing pocket
pets
Your
Ideal
Background
5+
years of clinical
experience
Licensed
(or eligible for licensure) in
California
Passion for
leadership, mentorship, and team
culture
Committed to
practicing the highest standards of
medicine
Skilled in
balancing clinical work with operational
oversight
What
We
Offer
Competitive
Compensation : Up to $180,000 base salary depending on experience +
production-based
bonuses
Generous
sign-on and relocation
bonuses
4-Week Paid
Sabbitcal Retention Bonus (in addition to
PTO)
Equity
Opportunity : Cash buy-in available for up to 10% hospital
ownership
Benefits :
Medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, PTO, paid CE and license
dues, maternity support, wellness programs, pet insurance
discounts, and
more
Work-Life
Balance : Flexible 4-day schedule, closed for lunch, no weekend or
on-call
shift
About
Vacaville,
CA
Halfway
between San Francisco and Sacramento, Vacaville offers small-town
charm with big-city access. Whether it’s hiking at Lake Berryessa,
exploring Napa Valley’s vineyards, or shopping and dining locally,
there’s something for everyone. The area boasts low crime,
affordable living, and great schools—perfect for families and
professionals
alike.
Ready
to lead with purpose and practice medicine your
way?
Join
us at Vacaville Animal Care Center and be part of a team—and a
community—that truly values
you.
Medical Director • Vacaville, CA, US