Medical Lead Veterinarian | Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $200,000 – $230,000 base salary + monthly production bonus (no negative accrual)
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Schedule: Full-Time | Leadership Position
About the Role
An exceptional opportunity is available for a Medical Lead Veterinarian in Costa Mesa, California, offering a competitive salary of $200,000–$230,000 plus monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
This leadership role is ideal for an experienced veterinarian who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, mentorship, and advancing patient care standards.
As Medical Lead Veterinarian, you will serve as a champion of medical quality within the hospital, supporting associate veterinarians, developing clinical talent, and helping create a culture built around collaboration, growth, and exceptional patient outcomes.
The successful candidate will continue practising as a veterinarian while also taking responsibility for mentoring doctors, supporting hospital performance, and driving continuous improvement across the practice.
Located in Costa Mesa, CA, this role offers an outstanding Southern California lifestyle with access to beaches, dining, arts, culture, and the wider Orange County community.
About the Practice
This established full-service veterinary hospital has proudly served the Costa Mesa community since 1985, building a strong reputation for compassionate care and comprehensive veterinary medicine.
The practice provides care for a diverse range of patients, including dogs, cats, and exotic species, allowing veterinarians to work with a varied and rewarding caseload.
Services include:
Wellness and preventative medicine
Advanced diagnostics and testing
Surgical procedures
Urgent care services
Complex medical case management
Exotic animal care
The hospital is supported by a collaborative veterinary team and provides access to professional development resources, leadership training, specialty education, and a wider network of veterinary professionals.
This opportunity offers the benefits of a leadership position while maintaining hands-on clinical involvement and meaningful patient care.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor associate veterinarians within the hospital
Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development support to veterinary team members
Promote a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Maintain high standards of medical quality and client service
Continue practising as a veterinarian while achieving individual production goals
Partner with hospital leadership to support operational performance and practice growth
Assist with annual planning and hospital improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with medical standards, regulations, and DEA requirements
Lead doctor meetings focused on best practices, medical standards, and new services
Support externship, mentorship, and recruitment programmes
Represent the hospital within the local veterinary community
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent qualification
A valid California veterinary licence in good standing
Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
A collaborative, team-focused approach
A passion for developing veterinary professionals and improving patient care
An understanding of, or willingness to learn, veterinary hospital operations and financial performance
This opportunity is suited to:
Experienced Veterinarians ready to step into a leadership role
Current Medical Directors or Lead Veterinarians seeking career advancement
Veterinarians passionate about mentorship, education, and clinical excellence
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $200,000 – $230,000 base salary
Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, critical illness, hospital indemnity, life, and accident insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Long-term and short-term disability coverage
Paid continuing education allowance and dedicated CE days
Leadership training programmes and structured mentorship
Access to specialist-led clinical education tracks covering areas such as:
Dentistry
Oncology
Internal medicine
Dermatology
Cardiology
Company-paid professional liability coverage
Licence fees and professional dues covered
Flexible scheduling options
Paid time off
24/7 TeleDoc access
Access to a nationwide veterinary professional network
Apply Today
If you are a Veterinarian seeking Medical Lead Veterinarian jobs in Costa Mesa, CA, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your veterinary leadership career.
Join a respected full-service hospital where you can influence medical standards, mentor the next generation of veterinarians, and continue providing exceptional patient care.
To apply, please contact:
Matt Doyle – Senior Associate Talent Partner
T: (213) 258-1399
E: matt@supreme-ss.com