Las Posas Veterinary Medical Center and Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital are seeking an experienced Medical Director to join our leadership team!

We are 2 veterinary hospitals with a proven track record of 37 years in Ventura County, CA. As Medical Director, you will oversee the medical operations of both facilities while maintaining the highest standards of veterinary care that our clients have come to expect. The ideal candidate will have strong surgical skills, proven clinical leadership, the desire & passion to mentor our medical team, and help drive the continued growth and success of our practices. 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical leadership and mentorship to our veterinary team
• Ensure delivery of high-quality medicine across both locations
• Maintain and enhance medical protocols and standards
• Participate in recruiting and developing veterinary talent
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives
• Maintain an active clinical schedule while managing leadership duties

 Medical Services We Provide:

• Preventive health care
• Health risk assessment
• Nutritional counseling and feeding plans
• Emergency services during business hours
• Dental cleaning and extractions
• Dermatology and allergy management
• In-house lab
• Internal medicine
• Chemotherapy
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• General surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Oncology surgery

 What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience + production (base salary of $150,000-$200,000)
• Leadership compensation package
• Sign-on bonus up to $50K with retention bonus potential
• 4-day work week with no holidays
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Oversight of a 5-doctor practice with an experienced support team
• Significant growth potential both professionally and financially
• Comprehensive benefits including 401k with matching contributions
• Generous continued education allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• License renewal and 2 memberships covered

About Ventura County: Our area boasts year-round beautiful weather and is ideally situated just south of Santa Barbara and Ojai and north of Malibu. It's a perfect coastal California community offering wine tours and tasting, vibrant nightlife and dining, arts and culture, shopping, beach and harbor activities (including surfing, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, and whale watching), year-round outdoor recreation, and pet-friendly communities.

 Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an AVMA accredited college or successful completion of ECFVG/PAVE certification program
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong surgical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• California veterinary license in good standing or eligible for licensure

About Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital

National Veterinary Associates is one of the largest and most respected communities of veterinary hospitals in the world, operating nearly 1,000 hospitals in North America, including in all 50 states, and caring for 8,000,000+ animals annually. NVA is backed by JAB Holding, a leading private equity firm. Each person who joins NVA is motivated by our mission to provide excellent, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. NVA has been extremely successful over its 25+ year history and we’re very excited about our next chapter as we work toward our shared vision of revolutionizing the pet care experience to provide more fulfilling lives for pets, their companions, and our team.

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