Medical Director

NVA; Nevada; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $30,000

Job summary

American Pet Hospital in Nevada seeks a Medical Director to lead clinical excellence and mentor a dedicated team in a community-focused practice. This role emphasizes high-quality medicine, staff development, and strong client relationships.

As Medical Director, you’ll partner with leadership to drive service quality, operational efficiency, and growth while staying current with veterinary advances. Enjoy a leadership role with work‑life balance in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a veterinary setting.
• Strong mentoring and staff development skills.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Collaborative, decisive leader with organizational skills.
• Role model for professional practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example delivering high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care.
• Mentor and develop associate veterinarians and staff through coaching and feedback.
• Build trust with clients through empathetic communication and clear medical guidance.
• Partner with hospital leadership to ensure service excellence, efficiency, and engagement.
• Stay current with medical advancements and best practices through ongoing education.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

DVM or Equivalent

Job description

Up to $30,000 in signing bonuses!

Are you a driven veterinarian ready to lead, inspire, and elevate patient care without sacrificing work-life balance or professional growth?

American Pet Hospital is seeking a Medical Director who is as passionate about mentoring people as they are about practicing excellent medicine.

This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role at a respected, community-focused hospital with a truly unique patient population.

Why American Pet Hospital?

Elite & Purpose-Driven Patients

We are the trusted veterinary partner for TSA and casino working dogs, providing care to highly trained professionals who depend on peak performance and exceptional medicine.

Supportive, Tight-Knit Team

Our culture is collaborative, positive, and people-first. We believe great medicine starts with mutual respect, mentorship, and teamwork.

Dynamic Clinical Medicine

Our doctors have a wide range of clinical interests, including:

• Urgent and emergency care


• Advanced dentistry


• Soft tissue, orthopedic, and laser surgery


• Preventive and wellness-focused medicine

Community-Centered Care

We emphasize strong client partnerships, preventive medicine, and meaningful contributions to the Las Vegas community.

What We Offer

Flexible Scheduling

Leadership shouldn’t come at the cost of your life outside work. We offer schedules designed to support balance and longevity.

Competitive Compensation

• Strong base salary


• Monthly production bonus


• Additional leadership earning potential

Personalized Continuing Education

CE allowance tailored to your professional interests and leadership development.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with employer match


• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Modern, Well-Equipped Hospital

Practice with advanced technology including:

• Ultrasound


• Digital radiography


• PRP


• Laser equipment


• And more

The Role

As Medical Director, you’ll play a key role in both clinical excellence and team leadership:

• Lead by Example: Deliver high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care while minimizing patient stress.


• Mentor & Develop: Support the growth of associate veterinarians and staff through coaching, feedback, and collaboration.


• Client Relationships: Build trust through empathetic communication and clear medical guidance.


• Operational Partnership: Work closely with hospital leadership to ensure exceptional service, efficiency, and team engagement.


• Commitment to Growth: Stay current with medical advancements and best practices through ongoing education.

Who You Are

• DVM or Equivalent, licensed and in good standing


• Medicine-First Leader with high ethical standards and a strong commitment to quality care


• Confident Communicator who connects effectively with clients, peers, and staff


• Collaborative & Decisive, with strong organization and time-management skills


• Professional Role Model who values continuous improvement for themselves and their team

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you’re looking for a leadership role where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, American Pet Hospital is ready to welcome you.

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.

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: