Medical Director

American Veterinary Medical Association; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership incentives

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Mentorship program

ABVP certification support

Disability insurance

No non-compete

Job summary

Family Pet Hospital at Perry Creek in Sioux City, Iowa seeks a Medical Director to guide a collaborative team and advance clinical excellence. The role emphasizes mentorship, hospital culture, and delivering outstanding medicine in a modern facility with advanced equipment.

Leadership incentives are offered, along with relocation assistance and sign-on opportunities, with a path to growth within the NVA family. Applicants must hold a DVM/VMD and Iowa licensure.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD licensed in Iowa.
• Leadership or mentorship experience preferred.
• Passion for high-quality medicine and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative veterinary team and mentor staff.
• Shape hospital culture and uphold high clinical standards.
• Oversee clinical operations and ensure exceptional patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team development

Exceptional medicine

Education

DVM or VMD degree

Job description

Family Pet Hospital at Perry Creek is seeking a Medical Director to lead our collaborative team in Sioux City, Iowa. This is a great opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, shaping hospital culture, and practicing exceptional medicine in a modern, well-equipped hospital.

Leadership compensation package, Medical Director incentives, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance available.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a supportive, team-focused practice
• Small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry
• Opportunities to treat pocket pets and exotics
• IDEXX in-house lab
• Digital X-ray & digital dental radiography
• Scil Noblus ultrasound
• Companion animal laser, ECG, and advanced patient monitoring
• Modern surgical and dental equipment

As Part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), You'll Also Enjoy:

• Access to NVA's PetOne Veterinary Training Center for hands-on surgical and clinical training
• Industry-leading Mentorship Program with dedicated one-on-one support
• Support and resources to pursue ABVP certification while practicing, helping veterinarians advance their clinical expertise and professional goals
• No non-compete agreement, providing flexibility and freedom throughout your career
• 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance, covering qualifying short-term illnesses, injuries, pregnancy, maternity, and parental leave
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Future partnership and ownership opportunities for doctors interested in practice leadership

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree
• Licensed (or eligible) in Iowa
• Leadership or mentorship experience preferred
• Passion for high-quality medicine and team development

Live in Sioux City

Sioux City offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life. Enjoy a cost of living well below the national average, short commutes, excellent schools, and welcoming neighborhoods. Spend your weekends exploring more than 50 miles of scenic trails, boating on the Missouri River, attending local festivals, cheering on minor league sports, or taking quick trips to Omaha, the Loess Hills, and South Dakota. It's an ideal place to build a rewarding career while enjoying the space, affordability, and community that are hard to find in larger cities.

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:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

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