What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian Medical Director position at NVA?
Description & Requirements
Lead. Thrive. Live Coastal.
Vero Beach Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinarian Medical Director to lead our AAHA-accredited team in a collaborative, supportive environment. This is your opportunity to guide hospital growth, mentor fellow veterinarians, and explore potential joint venture partnership opportunities — all while enjoying Florida’s coastal lifestyle.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Diverse & Advanced Caseload
- Dogs, cats, and pocket pets
- Opportunities for exotics and avian patients
- Ultrasound, cold laser therapy, digital radiography, dental imaging
- Advanced diagnostic capabilities
Holistic & Integrative Medicine
- Acupuncture (optional electrical stimulation)
- Chinese & natural ingredient medicines
- Laser therapy
Balanced Schedule
- 4 days per week
- No on-call or after-hours
- Designed for sustainable leadership and work-life balance
Professional Growth
- Expert-led, hands-on training at the PetOne Veterinary Training Center
- One fully covered PetOne course in your first year
- $5,000 CE in year one ($3,000 annually after)
The Opportunity
- Provide medical leadership and ensure the highest quality of care
- Mentor and manage associate veterinarians
- Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold veterinary ethics
- Partner with the Hospital Manager to oversee financial performance
- Prepare operating and capital budgets
- Guide staff and overall hospital operations
- Collaborate with divisional leadership under National Veterinary Associates (NVA)
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience as a DVM
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited university
- Active Florida veterinary license in good standing
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Production-based and leadership bonuses
- Up to $60,000 signing bonus
- No negative accrual during the first year
Benefits
- Up to 4 weeks PTO
- Annual CE stipend paid CE days
- $5,000 CE in year one ($3,000 annually after)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA & FSA options
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Maternity support program
- Wellness benefits (free counseling & discounted fitness memberships)
- Pet insurance discounts
- Student debt refinancing options
- DEA, licensure, and membership reimbursement
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re a motivated veterinarian ready to step into a leadership role while enjoying a thriving coastal lifestyle, we’d love to connect.
Apply today and lead a hospital where medicine, mentorship, and quality of life come together!
Salary : $3,000 - $5,000