Medical Director

United Veterinary Care; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly paid production bonuses

Complimentary life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Team member discounts for pet care

401(k) with employer match (after 6 mo

Florida Blue insurance plans with tier

Flexible Spending/Health Savings/REim

United Healthcare dental insurance

United Healthcare vision insurance

Progyny – fertility and family support

Team member discounts for pet care

Paid time off

DailyPay on demand

Job summary

A veterinary emergency clinic in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a full-time Medical Director to improve performance and lead the clinical team. With a focus on providing exceptional care, this role involves mentoring staff, ensuring compliance, and developing relationships with referring veterinarians. Candidates must hold a DVM and have leadership experience, alongside a commitment to high-quality patient care. The position offers competitive bonuses, insurance options, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• At least 2+ years of clinical, scientific, or industry experience, ideally in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to become licensed to practice in Florida.
• Emergency or urgent‑care veterinarian proficient in receiving and managing ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency or urgent care plans and direct the development of medical services.
• Advise on policies for best-practice clinical operations.
• Ensure exemplary delivery of clinical services to clients.
• Develop strategic clinical relationships with the referring veterinary community.
• Oversee client medical issues.
• Provide clinical mentoring and coaching; supervise staff and monitor training, continuing education, and development of the clinical team (DVMs & techs).
• Monitor all aspects of medical quality and report findings to senior management.

Skills

Emergency or urgent-care veterinarian proficiency

Point-of-care ultrasound skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Florida veterinary license

Job description

Medical Director Wanted: Veterinary Emergency Clinic (VEC) – Sarasota, FL

Position at Veterinary Emergency Clinic (VEC) – Sarasota. We are looking for a full‑time Medical Director to help drive performance and results while also building a team alongside our Practice Manager.

At VEC Sarasota, our mission is to provide phenomenal medicine with warmth and compassion toward our clients and respect toward our referring base. We value Excellence, Compassion, and Collaboration in everything we do. We strive to provide the highest quality of care for our patients, the best service for our clients, and the most respect for our referral partners. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive work environment where everyone can grow and learn.

We are happy to coach up a Lead ER DVM.

Key Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• At least 2+ years of clinical, scientific, or industry experience, ideally in a high‑volume environment.
• Ability to become licensed to practice in the state of Florida.
• Emergency or urgent‑care veterinarian proficient in receiving and managing ER cases.
• Experience with point‑of‑care ultrasound, ER/GP surgery, and other ER‑relevant skills (preferred).
• Prior leadership experience (preferred).
• Professional and excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, diplomatic attitude.
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Innovative thinker who challenges the status quo and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Possesses strong emotional intelligence and self‑awareness. Positive attitude and empathy toward others. Will bring authentic selves to work daily. Desire to make positive impacts on lives of people and pets. Commitment to team success and quality of care.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide emergency or urgent care plans and direct the development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and control of essential medical services.
• Advise on policies and procedures for best‑practice clinical operations and efficient use of staff.
• Ensure exemplary delivery of all clinical services to achieve optimum client experience without compromising profitability.
• Develop strategic clinical relationships with the referring veterinary community.
• Oversee client medical issues.
• Provide clinical mentoring and coaching; supervise staff and monitor training, continuing education, and development of the clinical team (DVMs & techs).
• Evaluate performance of technical staff members.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Make recommendations for improving effectiveness of clinical policies and procedures.
• Define and communicate duties, responsibilities, authority, and accountability of subordinates.
• Monitor all aspects of medical quality and report findings to senior management.

Benefits

• No non‑competes.
• Monthly paid production bonuses with no negative accruals.
• Complimentary short‑term disability.
• Complimentary life insurance; options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family.
• Company‑sponsored employee assistance program (Headspace).
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% match for 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months.
• Florida Blue insurance plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA residents.
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, or Health Reimbursement Account options.
• United Healthcare dental insurance (100% paid premium option for team members).
• United Healthcare vision insurance options.
• Long‑term disability option (paid for by employee).
• Progyny – fertility and family building support.
• Team member discounts for pet care.
• Paid time off – inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation.
• Digital musculoskeletal support.
• Referral bonus program.
• DailyPay on demand.

If this sounds like you, please apply today (or email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]).

Sarasota is home to lovely white sand beaches and known for its food, culture, and shopping. If you are looking to live somewhere with all of the perks of living in the city while maintaining the feel of a small town, look no further.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non‑discrimination laws.