Medical Director

American Veterinary Medical Association; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Management bonuses

Health, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid license & DEA

Job summary

West Frederick Veterinary Hospital in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Medical Director to lead medical care and manage the veterinary team. You will develop protocols, mentor staff, and work with the practice manager on budgeting and operations to optimize patient care.

The role offers a 4‑day workweek, no weekends, no after‑hour emergencies, and a generous sign-on bonus with potential quarterly management bonuses. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and liability coverage.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a GP animal hospital.
• Commitment to practicing world-class veterinary medicine.
• Skillful ability to delegate, develop, and inspire a winning team.
• Top-notch communication and coaching talents.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership as Medical Director and oversee the veterinary team.
• Develop medical protocols and mentor colleagues.
• Collaborate with the practice manager on finances, budgeting, and operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Education

DVM degree from an accredited university

Job description

West Frederick Veterinary Hospital in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Medical Director to addto their team!

***AAHA-Accredited, AAFP membership covered for doctors, 4 Day Work Week, No Weekends, No After-Hour Emergencies, Pet Care Coverage***

**Generous Sign-On Bonus**

*Eligibility for quarterly management bonuses*

Our mission is to provide outstanding medical and surgical care to our dog and cat patients and an excellent client experience to their families. We always strive to deliver excellent care for local pets because they deserve nothing less, and we are more than happy to expand our services if a doctor is interested! Pets are our passion; our top priority is to keep them healthy.

As the Medical Director, you'll keep doing what you love - practicing veterinary medicine. But you'll also provide vital medical leadership, oversee the veterinary team, and cultivate an environment where exceptional pet care thrives. You'll develop medical protocols, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with the practice manager on finances, budgeting, and operational optimization.

Your Qualifications:

• DVM degree from an accredited university and an active state license
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a GP animal hospital
• Commitment to practicing world-class veterinary medicine
• Skillful ability to delegate, develop, and inspire a winning team
• Top-notch communication and coaching talents

Our services:

• Wellness exams
• Diagnostics
• Dentistry
• Surgery
• Radiology
• Digital dental & whole body radiography
• Ultrasound
• Class IV therapeutic laser

Work-Life Balance:

We nourish a friendly, team-oriented environment and practice high-quality medicine. Our doctors have a schedule of a 4-day workweek, no weekends, and no after-hours emergencies. We also support our doctors’ personal pets through discounted rates and various services at no cost.

We offer:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life Insurance, Short term/Long term Disability
• 100% covered liability insurance
• 401 (K) plan plus match
• Vacation and sick time
• CE days and allowance
• Paid State License and DEA
• Paid professional dues/fees
• No weekends
• Relocating MDVM’s receive $20,000 or more towards stress-free relocation assistance with our corporate relocation partner

Compensation:

• Base salary of $125,000-$150,000 DOE
• Production-based bonuses
• Sign-on bonus of up to $30,000

About the Area:

Frederick is the 2nd largest city in the state of Maryland and one of the fastest-growing cities in the DC metro area. The downtown area is packed with charm, including Civil War museums, Maryland School for the Deaf, row houses, quaint one-of-a-kind shops, local eateries, micro-breweries, and local distilleries that are mostly pet-friendly. Outside of downtown is a large military base, Fort Detrick. Just outside the city proper, but still within Frederick County, you can find rolling hills, wineries, orchards, and a strong agricultural presence. You can also hike part of the Appalachian Trail. Frederick is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area - located less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and about 45 minutes away from Gettysburg, PA. Frederick considers itself the city where hip meets historic every day.

*Relocation benefits are offered at NVA GP’s discretion and are available only for approved Managing Veterinarian roles within the following states: OH, WV, PA, MD, NJ, NY, MA, RI, CT, VT, NH, ME. Eligibility is dependent on distance moved, business need, and final approval from Talent Acquisition. Payment amounts and criteria may vary by role and are subject to change at any time.*

Relocation benefits are not available for local moves (e.g., short-distance moves within the same metro area). NVA GP reserves the right to determine whether a move qualifies as “relocation” based on mileage thresholds, candidate address, and business rationale.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA)

is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy, and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise, and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose:

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission:

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy, and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values:

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA:

Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy, and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.