Veterinarian- Medical Director

National Veterinary Associates; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates' Hunter Animal Hospital in Salt Lake Valley, Utah is seeking an experienced veterinarian to step into Medical Director/Managing Veterinarian role. You will shape hospital culture, clinical standards, and team growth while leading a client-centered, high-quality medicine team.

This leadership position emphasizes mentorship, recruitment, and building a hospital you can be proud to lead, with a generous $50,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a veterinary setting.
• Strong mentorship and staff development skills.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital culture, clinical standards and strategic growth.
• Mentor veterinarians and recruit future team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Hunter Animal Hospital | Salt Lake Valley, Utah

Build the Kind of Hospital You’d Want to Lead

Some leadership opportunities ask you to step into something already defined.

This one allows you to help define what comes next.

NOW OFFERING $50,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Hunter Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinarian and people-centered leader to join us as our next Medical Director/Managing Veterinarian (MDVM). Hunter has served its community for years and has something incredibly valuable already in place: a loyal client base, strong community roots, and pet owners who want and need a trusted veterinary team close to home.

Now, we are entering a new chapter.

With new hospital leadership and the opportunity to thoughtfully rebuild our veterinary team, our next Managing Veterinarian will have a meaningful voice in shaping the hospital’s culture, clinical standards, team dynamics, and future growth.

This is an opportunity for a veterinarian who doesn't simply want to inherit a hospital—they want to help build one.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Shape the culture from the beginning, partnering with a new Hospital Manager and regional leadership to build a healthy, collaborative, accountable team.
• Influence future DVM recruitment and help identify veterinarians whose clinical approach and values complement your own.
• Establish the clinical environment you want to practice in, with an emphasis on quality medicine, communication, teamwork, and sustainable patient care.
• Re-engage a loyal client community that already knows Hunter and wants to continue receiving care here.
• Develop and mentor future veterinarians, including the opportunity to help create an environment where early-career doctors can thrive.
• Have a genuine voice in the hospital's future, rather than stepping into a leadership role where every decision has already been made for you.

Who We’re Looking For

• Has several years of clinical experience and is confident practicing independently.
• Enjoys developing people and creating strong, collaborative teams.
• Communicates directly, respectfully, and compassionately.
• Believes great hospital performance begins with a healthy culture and excellent medicine.
• Is comfortable partnering closely with hospital and regional operations leadership.
• Wants to mentor and support other veterinarians as the medical team grows.
• Sees possibility where others may simply see change.

Previous managing experience is valuable, but it isn't the only thing we're looking for. If you've been the doctor others naturally turn to for guidance, mentorship, problem-solving, or leadership, we would love to talk with you.

Why Hunter?

Hunter's greatest strength is something that can't be manufactured overnight: history and connection to its community.

Our clients have trusted this hospital with generations of pets. The opportunity in front of us isn't to create that trust from scratch, it's to build the veterinary team capable of carrying it forward.

You’ll also be joining at a unique moment when your ideas, leadership style, and clinical perspective can have an immediate impact.

If you have ever thought, “I know what a great veterinary hospital could look like if I had the opportunity to help build it,” this may be that opportunity.

Come help us write Hunter Animal Hospital's next chapter.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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
• 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.