Medical Lead Veterinarian

About the role

SoCal Pet Hospital in Murrieta, CA is looking for an experienced veterinarian to join our team as Medical Lead. This is an exciting opportunity for a doctor who loves surgery, is confident in canine and feline medicine, and is passionate about mentoring and developing other veterinarians while helping shape the medical culture of a hospital. Our medical team includes Dr. Dave Quing, Dr. Yichen Guo, and Dr. Anna Grotjahn, alongside Practice Manager Lauren, RVT. We are a collaborative, medicine‑forward team with a “say yes” culture—we work together to find solutions for our patients, clients, and each other. Our doctors see a diverse caseload including dogs, cats, exotics, and wildlife, creating plenty of opportunity for collaboration and continued clinical growth. SoCal Pet is a surgery‑forward hospital with a strong and varied surgical caseload. We have established relationships with local breeders and historically see a significant number of reproductive cases, including C‑sections. Beyond surgery, our doctors manage wellness, internal medicine, urgent care, diagnostics, and complex medical cases. For our next Medical Lead, we are especially excited to find a strong surgeon and confident clinician who genuinely enjoys coaching and mentoring other doctors. Someone who wants to lead collaboratively, support the growth of an already talented medical team, and continue building a culture of excellent medicine and finding ways to say “yes” will thrive here. Experience with exotics or wildlife is not required, but would be a great bonus. Located in Murrieta, California, SoCal Pet offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on clinical medicine and surgery with meaningful medical leadership. If you are ready for a leadership role where you can practice, mentor, coach, and make a real impact on the future of a hospital and its medical team, we would love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Mentor Your DVM Team: You will manage all associate veterinarians, conducting regular performance discussions, coaching them on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and fostering a culture of teamwork and retention.
• Role Model Medical Excellence: You will set the example for the highest quality of medicine, client service, and efficiency, while also practicing as an associate veterinarian and achieving your own production goals.
• Drive Hospital Performance: In partnership with your Practice Manager, you will help develop the annual operating plan, manage hospital financial performance toward an EBITDA goal, and ensure compliance with all medical and DEA regulations.
• Foster a Culture of Growth: You will lead monthly doctor meetings to discuss best practices, new services, and medical standards. You will also supervise externship and mentorship programs and champion a culture of recruitment.
• Be an Ambassador: You will serve as an ambassador for your hospital and Mission Pet Health through community engagement at schools, universities, and local events.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid state license in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of practical clinical experience.
• Servant leadership mentality with a commitment to our core values and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of (or willingness to learn) the financial and operating management of a hospital.
• Proficiency in intermediate computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.).
• Enthusiasm and a desire to be part of a progressive, growth‑oriented culture.

Benefits

• Generous Compensation: competitive annual base salary plus a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Total Wellbeing: comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident insurance, plus Paid Parental Leave.