Managing Veterinarian

NVA General Practice; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary $115k-$180k

Production and leadership incentive opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and CE allowance

Paid licensure and professional dues

Pet care discounts

4-Week Paid Sabbatical

Equity Opportunity for hospital ownership

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Vacaville, California is seeking a Medical Director to lead their team while maintaining a focus on high-quality small animal medicine. This role offers flexibility and support in operational and leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a DVM from an AVMA-accredited school and be passionate about medicine, teamwork, and professional growth. A competitive salary package alongside great benefits awaits the right individual.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in California.
• Passion for high-quality medicine and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and medical direction for the hospital.
• Lead and support associate veterinarians.
• Maintain a meaningful clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities.
• Help shape medical protocols, standards of care, and team development.

Skills

Leadership in veterinary medicine

Clinical expertise

High-quality small animal medicine

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Client relationship management

Interest in professional growth

Education

DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Licensed or eligible for licensure in California

Job description

Veterinarian Opportunity – Medical Director

Clinical excellence with leadership support—at your pace

Vacaville Animal Care Center – Vacaville, CA

Vacaville Animal Care Center is seeking a veterinarian to join our team. We are hiring a Medical Director.

If You Love Practicing Quality Medicine And Are Either

• Focused on clinical work or
• Curious about leadership now or in the future

We have a structure in place to support both paths!

The Opportunity

This role is intentionally flexible. We recognize that not every great leader is ready—or wants—to step fully into a Medical Director role on day one.

We Are Open To

• An Associate DVM who wants to focus on medicine with support and growth
• An experienced veterinarian interested in stepping into a Medical Director role or a clinician with leadership interest who wants to grow into an MDVM role over time, with training and support
• A current Managing DVM/Medical Director seeking better support and more work-life balance

At NVA, leadership is supported, not isolated—with operational, financial, and people-management resources so you can lead without sacrificing your love of medicine.

Associate DVM Focus

• Practice high-quality small animal medicine in a collaborative environment
• Build lasting client relationships
• Work alongside an experienced, supportive team
• Maintain flexibility and work-life balance
• Access mentorship, CE, and professional development

Medical Director Focus (If Applicable)

• Provide clinical leadership and medical direction for the hospital
• Lead & support associate veterinarians
• Partner with hospital and regional leadership on operations and growth
• Help shape medical protocols, standards of care, and team development
• Maintain a meaningful clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities

Previous leadership experience is valued but not required—NVA provides training and ongoing support.

Why Vacaville Animal Care Center & NVA

• Well-established hospital with a loyal client base
• Experienced associate DVM group with a collaborative team culture focused on quality medicine and sustainability
• Modern equipment and strong operational support
• Autonomy at the hospital level with national infrastructure behind you
• Leadership development programs and peer MDVM network
• Flexible scheduling and realistic expectations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary $115k-$180k (adjusted based on role and experience)
• Production ranging between 22-23% and/or leadership incentive opportunities
• Sign-on and relocation assistance available
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Paid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership
• Pet care discounts and wellness resources
• 4-Week Paid Sabbatical Retention Bonus (in addition to PTO)
• Equity Opportunity: Cash buy-in available for up to 10% hospital ownership

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in California
• Passion for high-quality medicine and teamwork
• Interest in professional growth—clinically and/or as a leader

Let’s Talk

Whether you’re an experienced Medical Director seeking better support or an Associate DVM exploring what’s next, we’d love to have a conversation.

Apply today or reach out to learn more about how this role could be shaped around you.