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Description & Requirements
Medical Director – SAGE Redwood City
SAGE Redwood City is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead a thriving, high-volume hospital where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care and team development. This role is ideal for a confident, visionary leader ready to inspire a dynamic team, elevate clinical standards, and guide the hospital’s continued growth.
Your Role
As Medical Director, you will balance strategic leadership with hands-on clinical care. You will:
- Oversee medical standards, protocols, and quality initiatives
- Partner with the Hospital Director on operations, recruitment, and long-term planning
- Working with the Assistant Medical Director, you will guide and support both ER and specialty doctors while helping to establish new house officer and ER Immerse mentorship programs
- Drive positive change, support team development, and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture
- Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the local community
- Duty split: ~75% administrative / ~25% clinical
- 4 day workweek with 3 admin days and 1 clinical day
What We’re Looking For
- DVM or equivalent; eligible for California licensure
- 5 years of clinical experience in a multi-specialty hospital with 2 years in a leadership role
- Strong leadership skills with confidence in change management and addressing complex issues
- Passion for mentorship, professional development, and medical excellence
- Solutions-oriented, collaborative, and decisive
Why SAGE Redwood City?
- A fast-paced, high-impact hospital with a large, diverse caseload and opportunity to shape clinical programs
- Tight-knit, tenured team that values collaboration and professional growth
- Hospital renovation coming in Q2 of 2026 which includes expanding CCU and ER capacity
- Access to Ethos Veterinary Health’s national network for leadership development, mentorship, and clinical education.
- Competitive pay ($280,000 to $300,000 base and ability to earn production on your clinical day) generous sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance available.
- Excellent benefits including health, dental, disability, life insurance, flexible spending plans, 401K with employer match and more.
Location – Redwood City, CA
Living in Redwood City, California offers a vibrant blend of suburban charm and urban convenience, with its thriving downtown area featuring a diverse range of dining, shopping, and cultural activities. Residents enjoy beautiful weather year-round, scenic parks, and close proximity to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley, making it an ideal location for work and leisure.
Interested? Please send your CV to Amanda Schultz (amands.schultz@ethosvet.com) to start the conversation!
Salary : $280,000 - $300,000