Chief Medical Officer (Veterinary)
Dutch
Oakland, CA, USA
USD 190k-250k / year + Equity
Posted on Oct 29, 2025
Dutch is transforming veterinary care by making expert treatment accessible anytime, anywhere. Our mission is simple: help every pet live their happiest, healthiest life by connecting pet parents with licensed vets through seamless virtual visits.
We’re the only veterinary telemedicine service that can diagnose, prescribe, and ship medications directly to customers – offering real relief and convenience for pets and their families. As one customer put it: “Dutch was the only site that would diagnose and prescribe meds as well as ship the meds.”
Backed by world-class investors including Forerunner Ventures, Eclipse Ventures, and Bling Capital, our team is made-up of successful startup founders (Hims, PlushCare, Nasty Gal) with expertise in scaling enterprises (TripAdvisor, Walmart). Featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Wired, and Axios, Dutch is setting the standard for quality, accessibility, and compassion in pet care.
We are seeking an experienced Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead the Clinical vision and strategy at Dutch. The CMO will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, driving clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and innovative healthcare solutions for pets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the company's clinical vision and strategy in alignment with the team’s goals.
- Support initiatives by providing clinical expertise in proposals, partnerships, and growth strategies.
- Provide leadership and oversight for all clinical operations, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.
- Drive strategic partnerships with various healthcare companies and brands, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders to expand telemedicine services.
- Collaborate with technology, product, and operations teams to enhance telemedicine platforms and user experiences.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, telemedicine laws, and accreditation standards.
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a diverse team of Veterinarians.
- Serve as the primary medical spokesperson for the company, representing clinical interests in public forums and with stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- DVM degree with an active license in as many states as possible.
- Minimum of 15 years of clinical experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in telemedicine, digital health, or healthcare technology environments.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations,state telehealth laws, and accreditation requirements.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze complex clinical data and implement strategic initiatives.
- Passion for leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with managing a Network of Veterinarians, electronic health records, health IT systems and data analytics.
- Strong network within the healthcare industry, including clinical, academic, and regulatory sectors.
- Licensed in multiple states to practice
Benefits:
- Compensation based on experience, estimated range: $190,000 to $250,000 plus equity
- Remote Role with Hybrid Flexibility for Bay Area Candidates
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Robust Holiday Schedule
- 401k plan
- Professional development opportunities!
Dutch Guiding Principles:
- Pets First – business and medical decisions are always guided by the pet’s best interest. We’ll never compromise on pet health and we’re all here because we care about their well-being
- Agile Like a Cat – We have a bias toward swift action, while maintaining quality and accuracy. For us, that means being able to turn on a dime, like a cat, analyze our options – even ones that may not be on the table – then execute without perfection getting in the way
- Creativity is our Catnip –Creativity feeds us and helps us push boundaries to always find better solutions, making the complex more accessible and easier to understand
- Be the Human Your Dog Thinks You Are – Be kind, show care for your colleagues, and even if you’re an expert - give others context, reinforce the positive, and help them understand.
