Senior Veterinary Medical Director

Eastside Pet Clinic; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Work-life balance

Access to ongoing training

Job summary

A respected veterinary practice in Idaho Falls is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to lead their medical team while ensuring a high-standard, compassionate approach to animal care. This role emphasizes mentoring, guiding medical protocols, and maintaining a clinical caseload. Ideal candidates will foster a supportive culture and enjoy a work-life balance with flexible scheduling and community engagement. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and access to technology and innovations within the veterinary field.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinarian with leadership skills.
• Ability to guide medical protocols and standards.
• Interest in orthopedic procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the veterinary team.
• Guide medical protocols and standards of care.
• Maintain a clinical caseload while shaping the hospital's future.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Eastside Pet Clinic, a trusted and well-established practice serving Idaho Falls since 1970, is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to lead our medical team while continuing to practice high-quality, compassionate medicine. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, shaping medical standards, and having a meaningful voice in clinic operations- all while maintaining work-life balance.

About Our Practice

Over the years, we’ve thoughtfully updated our hospital to create a modern, welcoming environment. Our most recent and largest renovation was completed in July 2025. The clinic features:

• A surgical suite with two tables
• Two fully equipped dental areas

We are well-equipped with digital radiology, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, tonopen, endoscopy, and six anesthetic machines, all supported by advanced warming and monitoring systems.

The Role

As Managing Veterinarian, you will:

• Lead and mentor our veterinary team, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture
• Help guide medical protocols and standards of care
• Partner with practice manager on workflow, efficiency, and team development
• Maintain a clinical caseload while shaping the future direction of the hospital

This is a hands-on leadership role designed for someone who wants influence without sacrificing time with patients.

Team & Culture

Our exceptional support staff is experienced, engaged, and deeply committed to excellent patient and client care. We invest in our team through regular training, ongoing development, and access to online learning tools, even during work hours.

One of our greatest strengths is our loyal, long-standing client base. Clients trust our doctors, are highly compliant, and are comfortable seeing multiple veterinarians, making it easy to build and sustain a strong caseload.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

We are proud to offer true work-life balance:

• No overnights/On Call
• Strong partnership with a local emergency clinic
• Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle
• Sign-on bonus starting at $50,000
• Base salary up to $175,000+ DOE

Life in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls offers outstanding access to outdoor recreation, including world-class fly fishing, ski resorts, hiking, mountain biking, and white-water rafting. We’re just a couple of hours from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and the area boasts a safe, family-friendly community with a reasonable cost of living.

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.