Medical Director

GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital · Animal Health Partners (AHP); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Sign-on/relocation assistance

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual CE & Licensing stipend

Leadership and career growth

Job summary

Ark Animal Clinic in the Las Vegas Valley is seeking a Medical Director Veterinarian to lead our established hospital. You will shape medical standards, mentor a brand-new team, and partner with a growing veterinary organization that values collaboration and work-life balance.

This role focuses on high-quality medicine, team leadership, and an exceptional client-patient experience, with sign-on/relocation assistance possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• 5+ years of clinical experience with leadership preferred.
• Strong understanding of hospital operations, financial management, and veterinary regulations.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish the medical standards and protocols.
• Recruiting and mentoring a veterinary team.
• Creating a positive, collaborative hospital culture.
• Delivering exceptional care to the local community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentorship

Communication

Problem-solving

Operations knowledge

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to build something meaningful from the ground up?

The Ark Animal Clinic is seeking a Medical Director Veterinarian to lead our established veterinary hospital in the Las Vegas Valley. This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture, mentor a brand-new team, and design the medical standards of a revitalized hospital while partnering with a growing veterinary organization that truly values collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who is passionate about high-quality medicine, team leadership, and creating an exceptional client and patient experience.

Sign-on and/or relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

About Us

Our mission has been simple: help as many pets as possible while supporting the veterinarians and teams who care for them.

We’ve grown into a network of veterinary hospitals across the Las Vegas Valley, and we continue to expand thoughtfully while staying focused on what matters most: great medicine, empowered teams, and exceptional patient care.

We recognize the challenges facing veterinary professionals today, which is why we actively collaborate with our teams to refine workflows, update systems, and ensure our veterinarians have the time, tools, and support needed to practice medicine the right way.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

As Medical Director, you won’t just manage a hospital, you’ll help build it.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Establishing the medical standards and protocols
• Recruiting and mentoring a veterinary team
• Creating a positive, collaborative hospital culture
• Delivering exceptional care to the local community

What We Offer

We believe a balanced veterinarian is a happy veterinarian, which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional and personal well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Highly Competitive Compensation Package, $130,000-$200,000 per year (negotiable)
• Sign-on and/or Relocation Assistance considered
• Work-Life Balance with Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual CE & Licensing Stipend
• Opportunities to collaborate and network with experienced veterinarians across our hospitals
• Leadership and career growth opportunities

Key Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• 5+ years of clinical experience, with leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of hospital operations, financial management, and veterinary regulations.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and problem-solving skills.