Medical Director (Forge your own path!) - Established, INDEPENDENT, 5 Doctor Practice

Your Opportunity :

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

Challenge the status quo and reimagine what a private practice can offer its staff and clients. Forge your own path!

Managers NOT welcome here!

We are looking for a leader who wants to level up their skillset and play an integral part in the growth and success of our practice and its people.

No prior directorial experience necessary!

• Excellent communication skills with strong emotional intelligence.
• Capable of giving - and receiving - concise, timely feedback that is both critical and supportive.
• A solid sense of humor and a stack of confidence.
• Able to adapt to continual change and growth.

We are a highly productive , growth-minded, independent , client-focused companion animal veterinary practice with the team, equipment and resources in place to allow you to thrive. Let’s grow together!

Your role is to guide the medical side of the practice. Create and refine medical protocols, pharmacy, equipment purchase decisions, surgical protocols, templates, institute new services.

Co-ordinate training / CE with other doctors and support staff, be the advocate for the clinical staff. Work closely with owner (DVM), practice manager, lead CSR / RVT to remain mission-focused, share our vision for the future and drive to exceed our operational and financial goals.

Our People (They are everything!) :

We prioritize and invest in the wellbeing of all of our team members. If you don't look forward to coming into work, what's the point?

We have high expectations of our staff and we excel by providing freedom for staff to make decisions, learn from their mistakes, and an environment where feedback is expected.

We provide a positive, motivational, supportive work environment for our staff. We are a family. We encourage continuing education for both professional and personal growth, health and wellbeing.

This creates an environment where we are excited to come to work , dedicated to our mission, and set up to succeed.

We are a team of veterinary professionals, who practice with integrity. We maintain honesty and transparency in everything we do and for this, our clients trust and respect us.

We have a support staff of exceptionally efficient, fun and capable animal lovers. RVT’s (5), VA's (6), CSR's (6), Inventory manager (1) that allow our doctors to focus on what they love and are good at.

Our Practice Manager is the cheerleader of our team. Their primary focus is preventing drama, solving problems and being the biggest supporter of our work family.

Our team of Doctors are experienced, collaborative and supportive. We don't take ourselves too seriously, we love what we do and we are all continually learning from each other.

• Dr Hayden Webster (Owner) is a 2006 Massey University (New Zealand) grad. His wife, Alicia is a 2008 Western University grad and they have 3 little boys that keep them busy.
• Dr Elisabeth Klapstein is a 1997 University of Florida grad.
• Dr Deborah Cousyn is a 1984 UC Davis grad.
• Dr Jennifer Yee is a 1999 OSU grad.
• Dr Courtney Starr is a 2022 UC Davis grad.

Our Practice :

We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards, exceeding best practice guidelines and providing comprehensive care with excellence.

We spend time with our clients to ensure they can make informed decisions. We are busy, productive and have an unmatched local reputation.

Generally we work 8-5.30pm (M-F). First appointment is 8.00 and last appointment is 4.30pm. The hospital is locked up and dark by 5.

30pm. No really! Go be with your family / friends / pets!

We have 2 hour unscheduled lunch breaks . No really! Take your lunch and / or catch up on records. We don't take walk-ins.

Most appointments are 30mins, some routines are 20mins.

Our Home :

Lockeford is a tight-knit community in the heart of wine, cherry and almond country. We are 40 minutes south of Sacramento and an hour from the Bay Area.

Tahoe, Yosemite, Napa and San Francisco are all an easy day trip away! Live in town, commute from the city or buy an orchard or horse property and live the country life.

World class hiking, camping, fishing / boating, skiing is on your back doorstep!

Bring your skills, passion and bright personality to our corner of sunny northern CA!

Compensation and Benefits Package :

• Pay : $200,000 minimum base (for 4 day week)
• Relocation stipend
• 4 days per week
• No weekend, after hours or emergency work
• Health and Life Insurance
• 401k with 4% match
• Profit Sharing
• 5 weeks paid vacation
• 2 weeks paid maternity leave
• Holiday pay
• 3 days paid CE time off
• $2500 CE stipend
• Uniform allowance; Paid Dues and licenses
• Employee Discount

What are we looking for?

• At least 3yrs of veterinary / DVM experience.
• CA license in good standing.
• Practice with strong honesty, integrity and ethics.
• The right personality and growth mindset.
• Contribute to the positive culture of our practice. Come to work excited to be there with a positive attitude and lead by example.
• Build relationships with our clients.
• Communicate effectively and help commit to the growth of our practice.
• We are looking for someone, first and foremost that will exceed our client’s expectations and treat staff the way they deserve to be treated.
• Be comfortable giving and receiving feedback.

Ready to upgrade your work environment and be excited to go to work again? Let's share a meal and find out how we can help!

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