Medical Director

NVA; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Vero Beach Veterinary Hospital in Florida is seeking a Veterinarian Medical Director to lead our AAHA-accredited team and guide growth with a collaborative approach. This role offers strong leadership duties, opportunities for equity or joint venture partnerships, and a supportive environment near Florida’s coast.

You will mentor veterinarians, ensure regulatory compliance, and work with NVA to optimize clinical and financial performance while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a DVM.
• DVM from an accredited university.
• Active Florida veterinary license in good standing.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and ensure the highest quality of care.
• Mentor and manage associate veterinarians.
• Collaborate with Hospital Manager to oversee financial performance and budgets.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and veterinary ethics.
• Partner with National Veterinary Associates to drive hospital growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Active Florida veterinary license

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

Dental imaging

Job description

Lead. Thrive. Live Coastal.

Vero Beach Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinarian Medical Director to lead our AAHA-accredited team

Incentive Package

• Up to $200,000Base Salary
• 21% – 23% Production
• $50K – $75K Sign-On Bonus
• $5K Annual CE Allowance
• Path to Growth: Medical Director or equity/joint venture opportunity
• DEA, AVMA, VIN, state license, and PLIT fees — fully paid

This is a package built for a leader who wants to be rewarded like one.

Why You'll Love It Here

This is your opportunity to guide hospital growth, mentor fellow veterinarians, and explore joint venture partnership opportunities; all in a collaborative, supportive environment, with Florida's coastal lifestyle right outside your door.

Diverse & Advanced Caseload

• Dogs, cats, and pocket pets
• Opportunities for exotics and avian patients
• Ultrasound, cold laser therapy, digital radiography, dental imaging
• Advanced diagnostic capabilities

Holistic & Integrative Medicine

• Acupuncture (optional electrical stimulation)
• Chinese & natural ingredient medicines
• Laser therapy

Balanced Schedule

• 4+ days per week
• No on-call or after-hours
• Designed for sustainable leadership and work-life balance

Professional Growth

• Expert-led, hands-on training at the PetOne Veterinary Training Center and CE sponsorship
• One fully covered PetOne course in your first year

The Opportunity

• Provide medical leadership and ensure the highest quality of care
• Mentor and manage associate veterinarians
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold veterinary ethics
• Partner with the Hospital Manager to oversee financial performance
• Prepare operating and capital budgets
• Guide staff and overall hospital operations
• Collaborate with divisional leadership under National Veterinary Associates (NVA)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a DVM
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited university
• Active Florida veterinary license in good standing
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

Full Benefits Package

• Up to 4 weeks PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA & FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Wellness benefits (free counseling & discounted fitness memberships)
• Much much more!

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:

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.