TEST JOB Medical Director - Torrance Companion Animal Hospital

Medical Director - Flexible Schedule Options | Torrance Companion Animal Hospital, Torrance, CA
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. Here, you'll lead the medicine and the team that delivers it, supported by an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, and working closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network.
Torrance Companion Animal Hospital is excited to welcome an Experienced Associate Veterinarian who is ready to take the next step in their career as our Medical Director.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional veterinary medicine, mentoring and leading a collaborative team, developing clinical protocols that promote the highest standards of care, and building lasting relationships with clients, we'd love to meet you.
As our Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to shape the medical direction of the practice while continuing to provide outstanding patient care. This leadership role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys fostering a positive hospital culture, ensuring medical excellence, and inspiring a team committed to compassionate, high-quality medicine.
If you're looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where your experience, expertise, and vision can make a lasting impact, Torrance Companion Animal Hospital is the perfect place to grow your career.
Torrance Companion Animal Hospital in Torrance, California provides comprehensive veterinary services for cats and dogs, delivered with a smile, 6 days a week. We also provide emergency and urgent veterinary care during our regular operating hours.
You care for pets. We care for you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here

A flexible 3-to-4-day-per-week schedule while you shape and grow the practice
A recently refreshed, spacious hospital built for high-quality medicine and exceptional client service
An annual Medical Director stipend, paid monthly
Nestled in the South Bay of Los Angeles, Torrance trades the hustle for a "laid-back, we got your back" feel—uncrowded beaches, sunshine, farmers markets, and 200+ acres of outdoor space

Flexibility Options & Work-life Harmony
Torrance Companion offers several ways to build greater flexibility into your schedule. Options may include:

Three- or four-day schedules, including four 10-hour days with one Saturday every four weeks
Weekend rotations based on FTE, such as every other, third, or fourth Saturday—including an every-other-Saturday option with a protected Monday off
Saturday-only coverage with additional hourly pay, production percentage, or bonus

If flexibility matters to you, we’d love to explore a structure that supports how you want to work while keeping you connected to the Echo Park team and the medicine you love.
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 <[email hidden]>.

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
With more than 400 locations across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1,700+ veterinarians, PetVet Care Centers combines local leadership with national support to help each care center thrive.
Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets.
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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