Specialty Medical Director (Any Discipline), Los Angeles, California.

This is a well-established, 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty referral hospital serving the greater Los Angeles area. The hospital offers a full range of specialty services, including surgery, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, cardiology, and critical care, and is recognised for delivering world-class referral medicine.

The hospital has a strong teaching and mentorship culture, supporting rotating interns, specialty interns, and residents. Significant investment has been made into diagnostics and infrastructure, including in-house laboratory services, digital radiography, on-site CT and MRI, colour flow Doppler ultrasound, portable ultrasound units, and advanced oxygen therapy systems.

The clinical environment is collaborative and academically driven, with access to a wide network of specialist colleagues and senior clinical leadership support. The hospital places a strong emphasis on medical quality, professional development, and clinician wellbeing.

This role is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Specialist who is motivated to transition into senior clinical leadership while maintaining an active clinical caseload.

As Specialty Medical Director, you will help establish and oversee the medical direction and clinical standards of the hospital, working closely with hospital leadership and regional medical support. You will play a key role in mentoring clinicians, supporting training programmes, advising on best-practice clinical operations, and ensuring the highest level of patient care across services.

You will continue to practise within your specialty, contributing to complex case management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and referral relationship development, while being supported by experienced leadership and operational teams.

In addition to your veterinary qualifications, we are looking for someone who brings:

Board certification or residency training in a recognised veterinary specialty

Eligibility for veterinary licensure in California

A strong interest in clinical leadership and medical quality

Experience working in a high-volume emergency and specialty environment

A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary referral medicine

Confidence mentoring and supporting clinicians and trainees

Excellent communication skills and a commitment to professional integrity

A passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care

Located just north of downtown Los Angeles, this area offers access to excellent schools, healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Southern California is renowned for its climate and outdoor lifestyle, with easy access to beaches, mountains, hiking, cycling, and water activities. The region offers a diverse, vibrant lifestyle with opportunities for both urban living and outdoor adventure.

To attract senior veterinary specialists and clinical leaders, the hospital offers a comprehensive and competitive package, typically including:

Base salary $250,000–$350,000 DOE

Additional Medical Director stipend and leadership bonus potential

Negotiable compensation structure based on experience and credentials

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Fertility, family-building, and gender-affirmation benefits

Paid parental, vacation, sick, and CE leave

Generous continuing education allowance and paid CE days

Access to extensive internal and external professional development programmes

Opportunities to participate in clinical research and studies

Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance resources

For a no obligation conversation please reach out

e: ryan@brontetalent.com

usa (646) 475 – 2831

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