Veterinary Medical Director: Leadership & Ownership Pathway

American Veterinary Medical Association; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $130,000 + bonuses

Incentives up to $25,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid PTO and weekends off

CE $2,500 + licensing fees

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Roanoke Animal Hospital, in Eastern North Carolina, seeks an experienced Medical Director to lead clinical care and staff development. You will oversee medical standards, mentor associates, and drive quality patient outcomes while maintaining a client-focused approach.

You will manage hospital operations, participate in budgeting, and advance community veterinary care with a strong emphasis on teamwork and ethics.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and licensure to practice in North Carolina.
• Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical and surgical cases across doctors, ensuring positive outcomes and clear client communication.
• Provide oversight of medical standards, quality of care, and inventory management.
• Establish medical protocols and supervise transfer of cases between doctors.
• Lead staff recruitment, mentoring, and professional development.

Skills

DVM degree

NC Licensure

Communication

Leadership

Decision making

Delegation

Time management

Professional conduct

Client education

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Roanoke Animal Hospital is Eastern North Carolina’s premier full-service veterinary hospital. Our modern practice offers a wide variety of cutting-edge medical, surgical, and dental treatment options to a loyal and compliant clientele. Our doctors enjoy the support of a cohesively trained, cheerful staff, and a sustainable work-life balance.

Potential Ownership Interest: Provided you maintain continued employment and good standing with the Hospital, you may be permitted to participate in the JV Pathway to Partnership Program or similar program, which may prepare you to purchase an agreed-upon ownership interest in the Hospital at a future date. The terms of any such program are subject to change at the Company’s discretion and without notice. The purchase of any ownership interest shall be in accordance with any terms the Board deems appropriate at such time in the future.

As the Medical Director, you will enjoy:

• Up to $130,000 base salary plus production bonuses
• Choice of Incentive up to $25,000: Student Loan Repayment Plan, Retention Bonus, Sign-On Bonus, Health Insurance Reimbursement, Vacation Allowance, Relocation Assistance, or Donation to a charity of your choice!
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage & 401k
• Attractive PTO and a rotating schedule, which will provide a healthy work-life balance from large blocks of days off, including weekends, and no on-call hours required
• $2500 in CE, and in addition, we will pay for Licensing, DEA, dues & fees
• Opportunity to provide new services to our community- Roanoke Animal Hospital supports the CE interests of our Veterinarians!

Our practice enjoys the support of a well-trained and highly utilized technical support staff along with high-quality diagnostic, treatment, and surgical equipment, allowing you to practice in an encouraging, supportive environment.

• Fully equipped surgical suite, offering a variety of soft tissue surgeries
• Ultrasound and Echocardiogram
• Digital radiology- including dental!
• Reproductive services
• Full-service boarding, grooming, and daycare

Medical Director -- Leadership Qualities, Responsibilities & Qualifications:

We are looking for someone who will foster a positive, supportive environment that will encourage learning and collaboration across our team. We want someone who instills teamwork! You should be passionate about providing quality medicine, client education, and exceptional service to our loyal clientele.

Advancing Medical Care

• Oversee surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication and education
• Answer client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures
• Provide oversight and direction of medical standards, quality of care, and inventory
• Establish medical protocols
• Oversee the transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories
  

Leading Staff and Practice

• Participate in the recruiting and interviewing process for Doctors, and when appropriate, general staff members
• Be passionate about Mentoring other Associates
• Monitor Doctor performance and production
• Participates in technician appraisal and medical counseling sessions
• Ensure all medical staff receive applicable training, including the mentoring of new graduates
• Supports the Hospital Manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM licensure
  

Financial Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and contribute to hospital growth, including managing hospital expenses
• Assist in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget and capital budget
• Monitors key financial reports
• Drives patient visits and encourages community involvement
• Embrace change and support interests within the hospital
• Monitors client service, marketing, and growth initiatives
  

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of North Carolina
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Delegates tasks and achieves results with hospital team members
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively
• Leads employees by coaching, correcting, developing, and motivating them to achieve success
• Manages time and tasks appropriately
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients

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.

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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.

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