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Owner & Medical Director Veterinarian - Greater Sacramento Area, CA at Veterinary Practice Partners | LAYIQ

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Greater Sacramento Area, CA
Schedule that respects your time
Opportunity to build and lead your clinical team
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer retirement plan contribution
Generous PTO plus CE time
Annual CE allowance
Relocation assistance
Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, and VIN covered
Ownership and Partnership with VPP

Veterinary Practice Partners supports doctor-led hospitals. We do not rebrand your practice. Your hospital remains locally branded and reflective of your leadership.

As Medical Director, you may participate in a structured co-ownership model with meaningful equity and defined participation in performance and growth.

You lead the medicine. VPP provides operational, financial, HR, recruiting, and marketing support so you can focus on clinical excellence, building your team, and growing the practice.

VPP supports more than 200 veterinary hospitals across 35 states and partners with more than 330 doctor co-owners, including more than 200 associate veterinarians who have become co-owners through VPP.

Primary Medical Director Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Establish and uphold medical standards and protocols
Lead effective case flow and clinical decision-making
Ensure high-quality patient care and clear client communication
Oversee medical record accuracy and charge capture
Identify and implement clinical service enhancements
Team and Practice Leadership
Help recruit, hire, and onboard veterinarians and support staff
Build and develop a strong clinical team
Mentor associate veterinarians and support continued clinical development
Contribute to operational strategy and scheduling
Foster a collaborative, team-first culture
Help shape the hospital's identity and long-term vision
Financial Oversight
Drive revenue growth while maintaining medical excellence
Participate in annual planning and performance review
Support marketing and community engagement initiatives

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain
3+ years clinical experience preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Interest in practice ownership and building a hospital for long-term growth
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you are ready to build and lead a hospital while participating as an owner, we welcome the conversation.

Owner & Medical Director Veterinarian - Greater Sacramento Area, CA

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