TEST JOB Medical Director - Flexible Schedule Options | Torrance Companion Animal Hospital

Multiple Schedule Options Available | Full-Time Compensation Structure: $225K–$250K + Production | Medical Director Stipend | Signing, Retention and Relocation Packages Up to $100K

Position Overview

Join PetVet Care Centers as our Medical Director supporting Torrance Companion Animal Hospital . You’ll lead the medicine and the team that delivers it while continuing to provide exceptional patient care. Working alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, all while partnering closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor Doctors, strengthen clinical protocols, and help foster a collaborative culture grounded in high-quality medicine.

Torrance Companion Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for cats and dogs six days a week, including emergency and urgent care during regular operating hours. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced veterinarian ready to step into or continue medical leadership, with the autonomy of a locally led hospital and the resources of the PetVet Care Centers network.

You care for pets. We care for you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Located in the South Bay of Los Angeles, Torrance offers a more relaxed side of Southern California, with nearby beaches, year-round sunshine, farmers markets, shopping and dining, and more than 200 acres of parks and outdoor space. It’s a welcoming place to build your career while enjoying everything the South Bay has to offer outside of work.

At Torrance Companion Animal Hospital, you’ll also find:

A recently refreshed, spacious hospital designed to support high-quality medicine and exceptional client service

An annual Medical Director stipend, paid monthly

A South Bay location offering sunshine, uncrowded beaches, farmers markets, and more than 200 acres of outdoor space

Flexibility Options & Work-life Harmony

Torrance Companion Animal Hospital offers several ways to build greater flexibility into your schedule. Options may include:

Flexible three- or four-day schedules, including four 10-hour days with one Saturday every four weeks

Weekend rotations based on FTE, including every other, third, or fourth Saturday—with a protected Monday off following an every-other-Saturday rotation

Saturday-only coverage with additional hourly pay, production percentage, or bonus

If one of these options feels right for you, we’ll align the structure during the interview so expectations are clear before you move forward.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:

Full-time compensation structure: $225,000-$250,000

Quarterly production plan with no deficit carryover

Monthly Medical Director stipend

Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $100,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship

Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Sonni Nevarez at snevarez@petvetcarecenters.com.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care

Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care

Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine

Works toward making various services work as one team

In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory

Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment

Sees patients and handles clinical practice

Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities

Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence

Appropriately manages controlled drugs

Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies

Conducts regular doctor meetings

Performs other duties as assigned by Manager

Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues

Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions

Develops medical policies

Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards

Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate

Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians

Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs

Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital

Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and works with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results

Helps identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions (locum)

Qualifications (Required)

Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university

Current State Veterinary License

DEA registration must be obtained and maintained

3-5+ years of experience in a veterinary practice

Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.

Excellent surgical and dental skills.

Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.

Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.

Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.

Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.

May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.

Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent time-management and delegation abilities

Exercises sound judgment and demonstrates exemplary decision-making skills

Professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with others

Well-developed interpersonal skills

About PetVet Care Centers

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals , including 1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy , empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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