Medical Director Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

20+ days PTO

CE days and CE allowance

Health insurance

Pet care benefits

Paid licensure and DEA renewal

Simple IRA with 3% match

Job summary

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment represents a private, feline-only practice in Naples, FL seeking a full-time Medical Director to lead the team and patient care. The role offers a predictable schedule (8:30am–5:00pm) with no after-hours or on-call duties.

The package includes a base salary of $140,000–$180,000 with ProSal, leadership incentives, a $10,000 sign-on, 20+ PTO days, CE allowance, and paid memberships/licensure. Health and pet-care benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed U.S. veterinarian.
• Experience leading a veterinary practice is required.
• Ability to obtain or maintain state licensure in the assigned state.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care for a cats-only hospital with a focus on high-quality patient outcomes.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision for the veterinary team.
• Oversee scheduling, operations, and protocol development to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Practice management

Team leadership

Education

DVM / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a privately owned feline-only practice that is seeking a full-time Medical Director to lead its team. This cats-only hospital is looking for an experienced veterinarian who is passionate about both delivering high-quality patient care and providing clinical leadership within the practice.

Role Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced veterinarian, with appointments running from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The successful candidate will be responsible for all duties associated with a General Practice Veterinarian, alongside the additional leadership responsibilities expected of a Medical Director. There are no after-hours or on-call responsibilities, allowing for a predictable schedule.

Practice Details

The practice is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and is closed on weekends. It offers a full scope of general practice services for cats and is equipped with digital X-ray, digital dental X-ray, IDEXX Catalyst, ProCyte, SediVue, and much more. The hospital features three exam rooms, with 30-minute appointment slots allowing for thorough consultations. While the practice does not currently hold any accreditations, it is keen to work towards them in the future. The team would also love to expand into advanced dental procedures and is open to broadening the services offered depending on the passions and interests of the incoming veterinarian.

Team

The hospital is currently staffed by one DVM, supported by two Client Service Representatives and three veterinary assistants.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

The Package

Salary up to $180,000 (Annual)

• Base salary of $140,000-$180,000
• ProSal compensation model with production opportunities with no negative accrual
• Leadership performance incentives
• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• 20+ days PTO starting in year one
• Five paid CE days annually plus $3,500 CE allowance
• Paid AVMA, FVMA, and AAFP memberships
• Paid Florida licensure and DEA renewal
• Simple IRA contributions + 3% match
• Health insurance benefits
• Pet care benefits

Hours: Full Time