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Description & Requirements
Lead with Excellence: Managing Veterinarian/Medical Director
Florissant Animal Hospital – AAHA Accredited | Established | Community-Trusted
At NVA, we offer more than a career; we offer an opportunity for ownership.
Consider joining a community that empowers and encourages you to build beyond a successful career.
Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to take the next step in your career? Florissant Animal Hospital is seeking a Managing Veterinarian/Medical Director to lead our highly respected, AAHA-accredited, 2-doctor practice located just outside of St. Louis.
Since 1958, we’ve been a cornerstone of veterinary care in North County, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, boarding, and grooming services. As our new medical leader, you’ll step into a collaborative environment with an experienced support team, a loyal client base, and a culture built on trust, innovation, and a shared passion for exceptional medicine.
Why You’ll Love Leading Here
Practice Highlights:
- Five exam rooms (plus comfort room), large treatment area, two-table surgical suite
- State-of-the-art dental suite: digital dental radiography dual high-speed units
- In-house IDEXX lab full external diagnostic support
- Robust pharmacy with a wide range of pharmaceuticals
- AVImark software – optimized for a 6,200 patient client base
- Fear-Free design: separate feline waiting and ward areas
Team & Culture:
- Long-tenured, highly skilled support staff with a strong mentorship culture
- Devoted clientele – we’re the trusted family vet for generations of pet owners
- Team-oriented, community-involved, and driven by compassionate care
- Located near top specialty and emergency facilities for referral support
Your Role as Managing Veterinarian
As the Medical Director, you’ll be the clinical and cultural leader of the hospital. Working in partnership with our Hospital Manager and supported by NVA’s operational resources, you will:
- Drive high-quality medical standards across the practice
- Mentor and lead associate veterinarians and support staff
- Foster a collaborative and positive team culture
- Participate in strategic decisions impacting hospital performance
- Play a key role in building the hospital’s future — with the opportunity for ownership
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Base Production bonus model
- Ownership opportunities through NVA’s partnership program
- Sign-on, retention, and relocation bonuses available
- Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with match
- Generous PTO and flexible 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays
- CE allowance paid license, DEA, dues, and professional fees
- Pet care discounts, including on insurance plans
Discover Florissant & St. Louis
Located minutes from St. Louis, Florissant offers the perfect blend of suburban charm and city accessibility. Enjoy:
- Top-tier attractions like the St. Louis Zoo, Science Center, and Forest Park
- Vibrant arts, music, and culinary scenes
- Access to hiking, camping, fishing, and outdoor adventures
- A strong, diverse local community with deep roots and rich culture
- Sports fans will love cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues
Lead. Inspire. Thrive.
At NVA, we offer more than a job — we offer a chance to lead, grow, and even own a practice that you’re passionate about. Whether you’re a seasoned veterinarian ready to lead or a leader looking to deepen your impact, Florissant Animal Hospital offers a rare opportunity to truly shape a practice and a team.
Visit us online at https://www.florissantanimalhospital.com/
Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today!