Tony Nitido
Culver City
Summary
Dynamic Executive Medical Director with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and a strong foundation in Business Finance. Expertise in optimizing operations through P&L analysis, implementing standardized SOPs, and enhancing team performance while upholding high-quality clinical standards and fostering supportive cultures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Medical Director
Papaya Veterinary Care
05.2025 - Current
- Optimized medical operations through P&L review, identifying financial efficiencies while maintaining patient care standards.
- Collaborated with Board of Directors, President, and Director of Operations to align operational demands with clinical excellence.
- Design and implement standardized SOPs to ensure uniform, high-quality medical delivery across all locations.
- Leveraged data-driven KPIs targeting Average Transaction Charge (ATC) and Schedule Optimization to enhance hospital revenue and team throughput.
Lead Veterinarian
Modern Animal
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Championed clinical best practices, utilizing performance analytics to guide team development and ensure consistent, high-standard medical care.
- Developed veterinarians across Northern California, Southern California, and Texas, facilitating professional growth.
- Fostered positive team culture, enhancing staff development and engagement.
- Led teaching and training at Modern Animals, first and largest veterinary training facility.
Medical Director
Century Veterinary Group / VCA Animal Hospitals
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Transitioned from Associate Veterinarian to Medical Director, enhancing hospital performance and fostering team cohesion.
- Managed merger of two hospitals, ensuring seamless integration with zero fallout.
- Developed and tested innovative clinical workflows and operational SOPs recognized among 8 hospitals nationwide for VCA IdeaPark project, facilitating national scaling.
Education
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -
Western University of Health Sciences
Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies -
UCLA Extension
B.S. - Business Finance
California State University, Fresno
Skills
- Clinical Standards
- Healthcare Budgeting
- Clinical Financial Oversight
- Quality initiatives
- Strategic Leadership
- Leadership development
- Multi-site management
- Resource Allocation
- Team Building
- Recruitment & Retention
- Conflict Resolution
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Operational management
- Mentorship programs
Certification
- RECOVER Basic and Advanced Life Support CPR Instructor
Timeline
Executive Medical Director
Papaya Veterinary Care
05.2025 - Current
Lead Veterinarian
Modern Animal
08.2022 - 05.2025
Medical Director
Century Veterinary Group / VCA Animal Hospitals
01.2020 - 04.2022
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -
Western University of Health Sciences
Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies -
UCLA Extension
B.S. - Business Finance
California State University, Fresno