Veterinary Medical Director

Fetch Veterinary; Brandon; On-site; CAD 256,000 - 342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers in Brandon, FL seeks an experienced Veterinary Medical Director to lead medical operations and staff mentoring. With a 50/50 split between clinical work and administration, you’ll shape patient care and hospital efficiency while partnering with executive leadership.

Licensed in Florida or eligible, you’ll oversee protocols, stay current on veterinary advances, and ensure regulatory compliance, delivering exceptional service to clients and patients.

Qualifications

• Must hold Florida veterinary license or be eligible for licensure.
• Proven leadership experience in a specialty or emergency setting.
• Strong knowledge of clinical protocols and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical operations and mentor clinical staff.
• Develop and enforce care protocols and best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape hospital strategy.
• Maintain high-quality patient care and client service standards.

Skills

Veterinary leadership

Clinical operations

Staff mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Client service excellence

Education

Florida veterinary license (or eligible)

Job description

Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers is a family-owned, multi-specialty and emergency veterinary group with hospitals across Florida and South Carolina. Our team is a mix of foodies, adventurers, athletes, musicians, parents, plant lovers, and more. Whether you love the beach, live concerts, or quiet evenings with Netflix, you'll find your people here.

We believe great medicine starts with great culture—and our culture starts with you.

Our Story:

Fetch opened its doors in 2016 as a boutique oncology center in Naples, FL. Since then, we've grown into a thriving network of five specialty and emergency hospitals.

We're proud to be privately owned - giving us the flexibility to invest in innovation, prioritize quality of life, and make decisions based on what's best for our team and our patients. No corporate red tape. No layers between you and leadership.

About the Role:

Fetch is looking for an experienced and talented Veterinary Medical Director to lead our team of veterinary professionals in Brandon, Florida. In this role, you'll manage both medical operations and staff mentoring, ensuring top-notch care for our patients and exceptional service for our clients. With a 50/50 split between clinical work and administrative duties, this is a unique opportunity to shape patient care and optimize how the hospital runs day-to-day.
As Medical Director, you'll lead and inspire our veterinary team, creating a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment. You'll oversee medical operations, establish care protocols, and drive continuous improvements in patient care and client services. Partnering closely with our Chief Medical Officer, COO, CEO, and hospital leadership, you'll fine-tune medical practices and put new policies into action. You'll also mentor your team, build strong relationships with referring veterinarians, stay current on the latest in veterinary medicine, and provide hands-on care for complex cases. Additionally, you'll ensure compliance with regulations, address client concerns, and play an active role in developing new talent.

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the State of Florida
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a veterinary specialty practice or equivalent clinical leadership role

• Competitive base salary plus production
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer match
• CE and uniform allowance
• Paid licenses, PLIT, and professional dues
• PTO and paid holidays
• A leadership team that listens, supports, and invests in you