Medical Director

St. Johns Veterinary Hospital; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Leadership opportunity

Continuing education support

Work-life balance

401k with employer match

Employer paid short-term disability

Job summary

St. Johns Veterinary Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida, is seeking a Managing Veterinarian / Medical Director to lead a team of doctors and technicians while maintaining hands-on care for patients.

This role offers leadership opportunities, clinical influence, and a collaborative culture in a well-equipped practice. The hospital handles small animals, exotics, and wildlife with a focus on high-quality medicine, patient care, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and Florida licensure.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated management ability preferred.
• Experience with small animals, exotics, and wildlife is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentor veterinary team.
• Develop and implement medical protocols and standards of care.
• Maintain hands-on patient care alongside the team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Team mentorship

Wildlife experience

Education

DVM

Tools

IDEXX Lab

Ultrasound

EKG

Job description

Managing Veterinarian / Medical Director

St. Johns Veterinary Hospital | St. Augustine, Florida

Leadership. Medicine. Lifestyle. If you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact while still enjoying a predictable schedule and life outside the hospital, St. Johns Veterinary Hospital in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida, may be the right fit.

We’re seeking a Managing Veterinarian / Medical Director to join our established team and help lead a collaborative practice providing high-quality care for small animals, exotics, and wildlife.

Why St. Johns Veterinary Hospital?

• 4-day work week with rotating half-day Saturdays
• Join a team of 3 associate DVMs
• Opportunity to provide medical leadership while continuing to practice
• Small animal, exotic, and wildlife caseload
• 6 exam rooms
• Dedicated surgery suite
• Separate ultrasound room
• Wet table for dentistry in the treatment area
• IDEXX in-house laboratory
• Cold laser therapy
• EKG
• State-of-the-art monitoring equipment for surgical suites and intensive care
• Strong support for advanced diagnostics and patient care

The Opportunity

As the Managing Veterinarian / Medical Director, you’ll have the opportunity to provide clinical leadership, mentor and support the veterinary team, help shape medical protocols, and contribute to the continued growth of the hospital—all while maintaining a hands‑on role in patient care.

We’re looking for a veterinarian who enjoys collaboration, values high-quality medicine, and is excited to help develop a thriving medical team.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with production opportunity -No negative accrual
• Leadership opportunity with an established team
• Support for professional growth and continuing education
• A schedule designed to provide work-life balance
• 401k with employer match
• Employer paid short-term disability plan

Why St. Augustine?

Live and work in one of Florida’s most charming coastal communities. St. Augustine offers beautiful beaches, historic charm, outdoor recreation, local restaurants, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle—all within easy reach of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.

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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

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.

• medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
• 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.