Full-Time

Clinical Director

Updated on 8/23/2026

VetnCare

VetnCare

51-200 employees

Administers AAHA-accredited veterinary clinics.

Compensation Overview

$180k - $220k/yr

Sacramento, CA, USA

In Person

MD

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited veterinary school is required.
  • The candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure in California.
  • The candidate must have at least five years of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor the veterinary team.
  • Partner with the Hospital Manager to drive hospital success.
  • Support clinical quality, standards, and compliance.
  • Guide Doctor of Veterinary Medicine development and mentorship.
  • Contribute to hospital growth and clinical excellence.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for complex cases.
Desired Qualifications
  • Leadership experience as a Medical Director, Clinical Director, or Lead Veterinarian is preferred.
  • Passion for mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality medicine.

VetnCare coordinates a network of AAHA-accredited animal hospitals in Northern California, providing administrative and management support so veterinarians can focus on clinical care. Revenue comes from the veterinary services delivered at the hospitals and from management fees charged to the network members. The company enables clinics to operate locally with professional clinical teams while receiving centralized systems, staffing, and governance. It differentiates itself by its emphasis on locally managed hospitals led by clinical teams, AAHA accreditation, and a dedicated Pathway to Partnership program that helps veterinarians transition into practice ownership. The company’s goal is to deliver high-quality veterinary care across its network while expanding ownership opportunities for veterinarians through structured partnerships.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Castro Valley, California

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • VetnCare has more than doubled in three years, showing strong acquisition momentum.
  • Holistic Veterinary Care adds acupuncture, chiropractic, and rehab, widening higher-margin specialty services.
  • Founder Dr. Gary Richter staying as Clinical Director reduces integration risk after the July 2026 deal.

What critics are saying

  • California board actions in 2026 show clinical quality and recordkeeping failures across veterinary practices.
  • The 2024 Sentinel insurance lawsuit signals unresolved coverage or liability friction around operations.
  • Private equity consolidation can alienate veterinarians; partner turnover breaks the local-led culture.

What makes VetnCare unique

  • VetnCare’s 2026 Oakland deal expands integrative medicine and rehabilitation alongside conventional care.
  • Matt Kirchner’s January 2025 CEO appointment brought experienced healthcare execution to the platform.
  • Great Point Partners has funded six add-ons, backing a localized buy-and-build model.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
Associated Press
Jul 14th, 2026
VetnCare Announces Acquisition of Holistic Veterinary Care

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 14, 2026-- VetnCare (“the Company”), a growing community of veterinary hospitals based in Northern California, today announced the acquisition of Holistic Veterinary Care, a holistic medicine and rehabilitation veterinary hospital based in Oakland, CA.

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Sep 11th, 2023
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