Area Medical Director - Los Angeles

At Modern Animal, we’re redefining veterinary care with a technology-forward approach and a deep commitment to our people. We equip our clinics with the tools, resources, and support needed to deliver exceptional care to pets and their owners. If you’re a thoughtful, results-driven leader excited by the opportunity to develop doctors, support high-performing teams, and elevate clinical standards across multiple clinics, we’d love to meet you.

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The Opportunity

As an Area Medical Director, you’ll oversee the medical leadership and clinical development of the Los Angeles Area. You’ll directly manage a team of Lead Doctors and partner closely with the Regional Medical Director and cross-functional leaders to uphold the highest standards of care.

Reporting to the Regional Medical Director, you’ll coach, develop, and inspire veterinary leaders while helping Modern Animal grow responsibly. This is a field-based role — expect to spend ~80% of your time in-clinic, supporting teams and practicing medicine as needed.

What You’ll Do

Medical Leadership

• Lead and inspire a team of veterinarians, providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development


• Foster a culture of curiosity, integrity, clinical excellence, and accountability


• Champion high standards of care across all medical services and procedures


• Conduct routine clinical observations and chart reviews to provide feedback and ensure consistent quality


• Serve as a medical resource for complex cases or escalated care concerns

Clinic Support & Team Development

• Partner with the Area Clinic Manager to co-lead clinic teams and ensure alignment across medical and operational priorities


• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of new doctors, including mentorship for new graduates or new leaders


• Guide doctors on time management, case efficiency, and client communication


• Lead performance management processes and support clinics through change and growth


• Support a psychologically safe environment where doctors and teams can thrive

Clinical Operations & Growth

• Collaborate with Regional and Support Teams to develop and implement programs that elevate patient care and client experience


• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new medical tools, systems, or workflows


• Contribute to hiring strategy and workforce planning across your region


• Monitor clinical performance metrics and use insights to coach and improve outcomes


• Partner with field leaders to support clinic workflows, schedules, and DVM staffing needs


• Assist with new clinic openings, including staffing, training, and establishing a culture of excellence from day one

Why You’ll Love Working at Modern Animal

• Guaranteed, competitive base salary (no negative accrual)


• Sign-on bonus


• No non-compete agreements


• Annual CE allowance and paid CE days


• Generous paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, and holidays


• Stellar benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan option


• 401(k) with company match


• Access to Spring Health for behavioral and mental health support


• Free Modern Animal membership for your own pets, plus discounts on services


• A vibrant, supportive, blame-free culture made up of people committed to changing veterinary medicine for the better

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years of veterinary experience, ideally 5+ in a multi-unit operations or leadership role


• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or equivalent program, with eligibility to practice in the United States


• Active license to practice veterinary medicine in California required at the start of employment


• License must be in good standing with no malpractice or disciplinary actions


• Willingness to travel (up to 80%) to our clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area, in addition to occasional travel out-of-state for company meetings, events, and training


• Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the San Francisco Bay Area

The pay range for this position is $166,000- $265,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.