Veterinarian Medical Director

Medical Director – Lincoln Plaza Veterinary Clinic (AAHA-Accredited Hospital) – Riverside, CA

Now offering a competitive sign on bonus!

Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to take the next step in your career? Lincoln Plaza Veterinary Clinic, a progressive and well-respected AAHA-accredited hospital in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Medical Director to lead our dedicated team.

Why Lincoln Plaza?

For over 40 years, Lincoln Plaza Veterinary Clinic has been a cornerstone of the Riverside community. Living and working here means more than just a job, it's a chance to embrace a lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty, history, and a welcoming community.

Imagine starting your day with the scent of orange blossoms drifting from the groves or taking a weekend hike along one of the many scenic creeks and local parks. Riverside is home to family-owned farms, vibrant nurseries, and farmers markets that bring fresh produce and a sense of small-town charm, while still being close enough to enjoy the energy and opportunities of Southern California. Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer, a foodie, or someone who loves a strong sense of community, Riverside offers something special.

At Lincoln Plaza, we are proud to deliver the highest standard of medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment. Our clinic is equipped with advanced technology, including  CryoSurgery, Laser Surgery, Laser Therapy, Ultrasound, Echocardiograms, and even AI-powered software for medical notes and cytology results. We practice Fear-Free techniques , committed to low-stress handling and ensuring every patient visit is as positive as possible.

Here, you’ll find more than a workplace. You’ll find a supported team and community that will welcome you, and a place where you can truly grow both personally and professionally.

About the Role:

As Medical Director, you will:

• Lead a team of three full-time DVMs and an experienced Practice Manager who will partner with you to achieve your vision.
• Mentor and guide a talented veterinary team, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Shape hospital policies, medical protocols, and patient care standards.
• Continue building relationships with our loyal, long-standing clients while welcoming new patients every day.
• Strengthen community partnerships, including shelter partnership and outreach programs.
• Have the support of an experienced regional medical director who is a DVM!

A Team That is United:

At Lincoln Plaza, we know that the key to exceptional veterinary care is a supportive and motivated team. Our hospital culture emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and community connection, making our work both meaningful and fulfilling.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please APPLY today! 

The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the utmost importance. It’s important that Mission Pet Health Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.

Salary range of $120,000-$180,000/year with an average production percentage of 19-21%.

Your Benefits

• Competitive Annual Base Salary!
• Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
• Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
• 401k with employer match
• Continued comprehensive Leadership Training Program
• Structured Mentorship Program
• Paid Parental leave
• Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Power of the Network to use in the Clinic and to Grow your Interests
• Flexible Schedule- Let’s talk!

Doctor Mentorship Program
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.

Clinical Tracks Program

Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.

About Mission Pet Health

Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!

We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. 

Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for. 

So, what’s in it for you at Mission?

• Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
• Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
• A culture where YOUR well-being comes first

We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it!

Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking. 

Apply today - we'd love to meet you!