Veterinarian Medical Director

Texas Health Institute; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No on-call hours

Overnights not required

Sundays off

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Galveston Veterinary Clinic, the island's largest veterinary hospital, invites an experienced veterinarian to become Medical Director. You will lead clinical standards while practicing medicine, mentoring staff and shaping strategic growth in a renowned, 40+ year community hospital.

This role blends clinical leadership with hands-on veterinary care in a fully equipped practice featuring an exotics wing, advanced diagnostics and a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and elevate clinical standards and best practices
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on team development and operations
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians, externs, and the broader medical team
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture centered around patient care and client service
• Build strong relationships with veterinarians, support staff, and clients
• Identify opportunities to enhance medical quality, efficiency, and the overall hospital experience
• Support the continued growth and success of an established, thriving practice
• Lead by example

Job description

Job Description

• Lead with independence
• Exotics caseload (if desired)
• Recently remodeled

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and lead an established, collaborative team? Galveston Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice high-quality medicine in one of the most unique veterinary hospitals on the Texas coast! If you're an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentorship, collaboration, medical excellence, and helping a hospital continue to thrive, look no further! As Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to influence medical standards, support team development, and shape the future of a hospital with a strong reputation, all while maintaining a primarily clinical role (approximately 90% clinical and 10% admin).

About Us:

Galveston Veterinary Clinic is the largest veterinary hospital on the island, proudly serving the community and their pets for more than 40 years with compassionate, high-quality care. We are a full-service small animal & exotics general practice. Our newly remodeled, stunning standalone facility offers a unique and diverse caseload, including small animals, traditional exotics, and extremely unique species. We've seen some pretty "wild" patients including penguins, kangaroos, otters, and raccoons! We are a community-focused practice with a close-knit "island vibe" culture and a strong commitment to exceptional patient care and team collaboration.

Hospital Highlights:

• Full service GP offering wellness, sick, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, boarding, and exotics medicine
• NEWLY renovated, beautiful standalone hospital with 11 exam rooms
• Dedicated exotics wing
• Advanced equipment including ultrasound, digital rads, dental rads, laser therapy, and extensive in-house diagnostics
• Established 4-doctor team supported by experienced technicians
• Hands-on Hospital Manager with over 15 years of experience
• Medical independence and the opportunity to help shape the hospital's continued growth

Role Responsibilities:

• Help maintain and elevate clinical standards and best practices
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on team development and operations
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians, externs, and the broader medical team
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture centered around patient care and client service
• Build strong relationships with veterinarians, support staff, and clients
• Identify opportunities to enhance medical quality, efficiency, and the overall hospital experience
• Support the continued growth and success of an established, thriving practice
• Lead by example

Compensation & Benfits:

• Competitive base salary plus production bonuses - NO negative accrual
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Hospital leadership profit-sharing bonus program
• Retention and relocation bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability policy
• Plentiful paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• CE allowance and paid CE days
• 401(k) with company match
• Licensure dues/fees & PLIT coverage
• Medical independence
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance (No on-call hours, overnights, or Sundays)

Live the Galveston Island Lifestyle:

Imagine finishing your day at the hospital and being just minutes from the beach! Galveston offers a unique combination of coastal living, historic charm, local restaurants, outdoor activities, and a relaxed island lifestyle, all while remaining within easy driving distance to Houston.

Enjoy the beach, historic downtown, Pleasure Pier, Schlitterbahn, Moody Gardens, and many restaurants and attractions that make Galveston such a vibrant place to live and work.

If you're an experienced veterinarian ready to take on a leadership role while continuing to practice medicine alongside a talented team, we'd love to hear from you!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA)

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.

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.