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AmeriVet

Joint-venture veterinary practice consolidator

Veterinarian Medical Director

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCastro Valley, CA, USA$180k - $200k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university is required.
  • An active, unrestricted license in the state of practice is required.
  • An active DEA registration for the responsible practice location(s) is required.
  • Any state-controlled-substance, pharmacy, or other licenses and registrations required for the role must be held.
  • A minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian is required.
  • A minimum of 35 hours per week is required.
  • Strong verbal, written, and nonverbal communication skills are required to convey complex medical information effectively across methods and settings.
  • Strong time management, prioritization, and delegation capabilities are required.
  • Sound clinical judgment and thoughtful, well-informed decision-making are required.
  • The role requires maintaining professionalism, respect, and courtesy in interactions.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills are required to build trust, engagement, and collaboration across the hospital team.

Responsibilities

  • Set, model, and uphold medical quality standards in accordance with industry standards, AmeriVet guidelines, and state practice acts.
  • Foster a collaborative hospital culture that prioritizes patient care and safety, empowers team members to contribute ideas, and supports hospital goals and positive client and patient experiences.
  • Coach, mentor, and manage veterinarians to maintain clinical proficiency, communicate effectively with clients, maintain accurate medical records, charge appropriately and compliantly, and support a positive hospital culture.
  • Provide regular coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and accountability to veterinarians as needed.
  • Drive continuous improvement in medical quality, patient outcomes, and client trust through case review and professional judgment.
  • Evaluate and develop clinical competency among doctors, relief doctors, veterinary assistants, and technicians through observation, coaching, case discussions, and medical-record reviews.
  • Organize and lead regular doctor meetings focused on medical standards, protocols, case reviews, and hospital priorities.
  • Partner with the Practice Manager on hospital initiatives, culture, people development, medical and operational priorities, schedules and clinical workflows, inventory, coaching, hospital-wide meetings, performance goals, and operational excellence.
  • Oversee the maintenance and appropriate use of hospital medical equipment, ensuring safety, functionality, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Engage with the local community through client education, outreach, partnerships, and initiatives that support practice growth and access to quality care.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, and onboard veterinary talent.
  • Serve as the Responsible Veterinarian as required by regulations, overseeing registrations and permits, controlled drug inventory and processes, and radiation safety programs and compliance, including serving as Radiation Safety Officer.
  • Practice for the majority of the full-time schedule, maintaining a patient caseload and providing hands-on clinical care.
  • Represent AmeriVet and support its goals and values by attending events and participating in calls as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of hospital and organizational goals.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience managing a multi-doctor practice, or current experience as a Lead Veterinarian, Chief of Staff, or Medical Director, is strongly encouraged.
  • A minimum of one year of experience leading a veterinary team and/or multi-unit experience is preferred.

About the Company

AmeriVet

Joint-venture veterinary practice consolidator

AmeriVet coordinates a network of veterinary clinics across the United States by acquiring majority stakes (about 70%) in established practices through a joint-venture model, while the original veterinarians keep a minority stake and retain clinical control over patient care. It provides centralized operational support—marketing, human resources, recruitment, payroll, and procurement—leveraging its buying power to lower costs so vets can focus on medicine and patient care. Unlike full buyouts common in consolidators, AmeriVet preserves ownership and clinical autonomy and scales through a services-based model rather than just acquiring assets. Its goal is to help established veterinary practices grow and transition toward retirement by offering growth capital and scalable operations while preserving the veterinarians’ ownership, control over care, and the future of the practice.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Founded
2017

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