Medical Director

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO & CE allowance

Sign-on & relocation assistance

Sabbatical retention bonus

Equity opportunity: hospital ownership

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Vacaville Animal Care Center in Vacaville, CA, is seeking a veterinarian to join our team as Medical Director, with a flexible pathway and supportive resources from NVA. The role can start with leadership duties or grow into a full Medical Director over time.

We offer a competitive base salary, production incentives, sign-on and relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous PTO and CE allowance.

Qualifications

• Leadership capability and ability to guide a veterinary team.
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development for staff.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative practice with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and medical direction for the hospital.
• Lead and support associate veterinarians.
• Partner with hospital and regional leadership on operations and growth.
• Help shape medical protocols, standards of care, and team development.
• Maintain a meaningful clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

DVM from AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

Veterinarian Opportunity - Medical Director

Clinical excellence with leadership support—at your pace

Vacaville Animal Care Center - Vacaville, CA

Vacaville Animal Care Center is seeking a veterinarian to join our team. We are hiring a Medical Director.

The Opportunity

This role is intentionally flexible. We recognize that not every great leader is ready—or wants—to step fully into a Medical Director role on day one.

We are open to:

• An experienced veterinarian interested in stepping into a Medical Director role or a clinician with leadership interest who wants to grow into an MDVM role over time, with training and support
• A current Managing DVM/Medical Director seeking better support and more work‑life balance

At NVA, leadership is supported, not isolated—with operational, financial, and people-management resources so you can lead without sacrificing your love of medicine.

Associate DVM Focus

• Practice high‑quality small animal medicine in a collaborative environment
• Build lasting client relationships
• Work alongside an experienced, supportive team
• Maintain flexibility and work‑life balance
• Access mentorship, CE, and professional development

Medical Director Focus (If Applicable)

• Provide clinical leadership and medical direction for the hospital
• Lead & support associate veterinarians
• Partner with hospital and regional leadership on operations and growth
• Help shape medical protocols, standards of care, and team development
• Maintain a meaningful clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities

Previous leadership experience is valued but not required—NVA provides training and ongoing support.

Why Vacaville Animal Care Center & NVA

• Well‑established hospital with a loyal client base
• Experienced associate DVM group with a collaborative team culture focused on quality medicine and sustainability
• Modern equipment and strong operational support
• Autonomy at the hospital level with national infrastructure behind you
• Leadership development programs and peer MDVM network
• Flexible scheduling and realistic expectations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary $150,000-$180,000 (adjusted based on experience)
• Production ranging between 22-23% and/or leadership incentive opportunities
• Sign‑on and relocation assistance available
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Paid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership
• Pet care discounts and wellness resources
• 4-Week Paid Sabbatical Retention Bonus (in addition to PTO)
• Equity Opportunity: Cash buy‑in available for up to 10% hospital ownership

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary school
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in California
• Passion for high‑quality medicine and teamwork
• Interest in professional growth—clinically and/or as a leader

Let’s Talk

Whether you’re an experienced Medical Director seeking better support or an Associate DVM exploring what’s next, we’d love to have a conversation.

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.

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.