Managing Veterinarian / Medical Director (MDVM)
Yokayo Veterinary Center | Ukiah, CA
$150,000-$200,000+ base (DOE)
$50,000+ sign-on & relocation package
AAHA-accredited | Small-animal exclusive | Leadership + clinical role
Yokayo Veterinary Center is seeking a Managing DVM / Medical Director to lead our AAHA-accredited hospital into its next chapter. This is an opportunity for an experienced associate veterinarian ready to step into leadership or a current leader looking for a change. This position would be ideal for someone who wants true influence over medical standards, team development, and the future direction of the practice—while continuing to practice high-quality, hands-on medicine.
If you’re looking for a leadership role where your voice matters, your medicine is respected, and your lifestyle stays intact, this is worth a closer look.
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About the offer:
- $150,000-$200,000+ base salary (DOE)
- $50,000+ sign-on & relocation package
- Production bonuses with achievable goals
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous CE allowance with support for leadership and clinical growth
- Clinical autonomy with the ability to shape protocols and services
- A leadership seat where you can mentor, influence, and build—not just manage schedules
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Your Leadership Impact
As Medical Director, you’ll partner closely with hospital leadership while maintaining an active clinical role. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead medical standards and elevate the quality of care across the hospital
- Mentor and develop associate veterinarians and support staff
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and growth-minded team culture
- Stay on the forefront of veterinary medicine, modeling protocols after UC Davis-inspired best practices
- Contribute ideas to expand services and support special interests
- Strengthen client trust through education and compassionate care
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About Yokayo Veterinary Center
We are a 2-doctor, AAHA-accredited, small-animal exclusive practice with deep community roots and a strong commitment to progressive, evidence-based medicine.
Our hospital prioritizes continuous medical advancement, staying current with evolving standards of care and investing in tools, training, and protocols that allow our doctors to practice confidently at a high level.
Equipment & Services Include:
- Digital general radiography with Telemed consultations
- Digital dental radiography (Logiq S7)
- K-Laser therapy
- Endoscopy & cryosurgery
- Advanced dentistry (bonding, endodontics, composite restorations, guided tissue regeneration)
- Support to cultivate and grow your own clinical interests
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Life in Ukiah, CA
Ukiah offers the rare balance of professional fulfillment and personal breathing room.
- Wine country living without Bay Area congestion
- Easy access to Mendocino, Fort Bragg, and the Northern California coast
- Redwoods, hiking, cycling, and outdoor adventure at your doorstep
- Small-town charm with modern conveniences (boutiques, Costco, major retailers)
- Just ~2.5 hours north of San Francisco
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Ready to Lead with Purpose?
If you’re looking for a Medical Director role where your medicine, leadership style, and lifestyle can align, we’d love to connect.
Apply today to learn more about leading Yokayo Veterinary Center into its next chapter.
