Emergency Medical Director - Veterinarian (DVM)

ER Medical Director Veterinarian (DVM) – Central Valley CA | Small Animal ER | $250,000 – $275,000 Base + Sign-On Bonus Up to $100K

Looking for a veterinary leadership role where you can practice high-quality emergency medicine, mentor a collaborative team, and make a meaningful impact for pets and families when they need it most?

Practice rewarding emergency medicine while helping guide the medical direction of a supportive and collaborative team. A well-established veterinary hospital in Turlock, California is seeking a Medical Director (DVM) to lead a team delivering high-quality emergency and urgent care to pets and families in the surrounding community. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support and mentor fellow veterinarians, help maintain strong medical standards, and partner with hospital leadership to foster a positive and collaborative practice environment, while continuing to practice emergency medicine.

Why Emergency Veterinarians Are Interested in This Role

• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
• Competitive base salary: $250,000 – $275,000 +  Production bonus opportunity
• No negative accrual & no non-compete
• Medical Director leadership stipend and influence over medical standards
• Opportunity to practice emergency and urgent care medicine with a diverse caseload
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong technician and support staff
• Established hospital with a loyal and growing client base
• Modern facility equipped with advanced diagnostics and medical equipment

About the Hospital & ER Environment

This hospital offers a well-supported emergency and urgent care environment where veterinarians can practice high-level medicine with the support of experienced colleagues and a skilled 24-hour technical team. The modern 8,500 sq. ft. facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, allowing doctors to efficiently manage a wide range of emergency cases.

• State-of-the-art equipment including Snyder oxygen unit, digital & portable radiography, ultrasound, and rigid endoscopy
• Two fully equipped surgical suites for emergency procedures
• Fully remodeled in-house IDEXX laboratory for rapid diagnostics
• Five exam rooms supporting efficient patient flow
• 24-hour technician and support staff coverage
• Daily case rounding and collaboration with experienced veterinarians

This collaborative environment allows doctors to practice fast-paced emergency medicine with the tools, support, and teamwork needed to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited veterinary school
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in California
• TN visa sponsorship supported for qualified veterinarians from Canada and Mexico

 Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical coverage, PTO, CE allowance, license reimbursement, and pet care perks. 
• Strong technician and support staff utilization so veterinarians can focus on practicing medicine

Location – Turlock, California

Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Turlock offers a welcoming community with a relaxed, rural lifestyle while still being considered part of the greater East Bay region. Its central location provides convenient access to many of California’s most popular destinations while maintaining a more affordable cost of living than many Northern California cities.

• Easy drive to Sacramento, Oakland, and the San Francisco Bay Area
• Close to Napa Valley wine country
• Within reach of Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and the Sierra Nevada mountains
• Plenty of opportunities for hiking, boating, biking, and outdoor recreation
• Turlock offers the best of both worlds — rural Central Valley living with easy access to Northern California’s major cities and outdoor destinations.

This opportunity is being represented confidentially by FurEver Talent Partners, dedicated to helping veterinarians explore roles aligned with their career goals, lifestyle, and long-term success.

Start a confidential conversation today!  ilda@furevertalent.com | 916-947-8874