Medical Director

McAbee Veterinary Hospital; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

McAbee Veterinary Hospital in Winter Park, Florida, seeks a Managing Veterinarian/Medical Director to lead a skilled team and uphold a legacy of exceptional patient care.

This role blends hands-on medical practice with strategic leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with hospital leadership to drive growth and medical excellence in an AAHA-accredited facility.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and strong clinical experience.
• Leadership experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Passion for progressive medicine and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to veterinarians.
• Champion medical quality and patient care standards.
• Partner with leadership to drive growth and innovation.
• Balance hands-on practice with executive responsibilities.
• Foster teamwork, trust, and continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

DVM

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Practice with Excellence. Build the Future at McAbee Veterinary Hospital.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact—not only on your patients, but on your team and the future of a thriving hospital? McAbee Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Managing Veterinarian/Medical Director to lead our exceptional team in beautiful Winter Park, Florida.

This is more than a leadership position. It's an opportunity to shape medical excellence, mentor talented veterinarians, and build upon a legacy of outstanding patient care that has served the community for more than 60 years.

A Hospital with a Legacy—and a Vision

McAbee Veterinary Hospital has earned the trust of generations of pet owners through compassionate care, progressive medicine, and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an AAHA-accredited practice, we're proud to uphold the highest standards in veterinary medicine while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where both patients and team members thrive.

Our doctors enjoy a diverse caseload that includes:

• Wellness and preventive care
• Advanced dentistry

Practice Exceptional Medicine with Outstanding Resources

Our modern facility is designed to support advanced patient care and clinical efficiency, featuring:

• Double surgical suite
• Dedicated special procedures room with endoscopy
• Digital radiography
• Cold laser therapy
• Fully equipped in-house laboratory
• Electrocautery and surgical laser

The Opportunity to Lead

As our Managing Veterinarian/Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to influence every aspect of the hospital's success. Working alongside a talented team of veterinarians and experienced support staff, you'll help cultivate a culture where exceptional medicine and collaboration go hand in hand.

In this role, you'll:

• Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to fellow veterinarians
• Champion high standards of medical quality and patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to drive strategic growth and innovation
• Balance hands‑on clinical practice with meaningful leadership responsibilities
• Foster an environment built on teamwork, trust, accountability, and continuous learning

Whether you're an experienced Medical Director or an accomplished veterinarian ready to step into your first leadership role, we'll support your continued growth and success.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who is:

• A DVM (or equivalent) with strong clinical experience
• Passionate about practicing progressive, high‑quality medicine
• An inspiring mentor who enjoys helping others succeed
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication skills
• Committed to building a positive hospital culture where people love to work

Why McAbee?

Leadership is about more than managing a hospital—it's about creating an environment where people can do their best work. At McAbee, you'll find an engaged team, an established client base, modern equipment, and the autonomy to help shape the hospital's future while making a meaningful difference every day.

Ready to Lead the Next Chapter?

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your impact will be felt for years to come, we'd love to meet you.

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

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.