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Medical Director

Vacaville Animal Care Center

Job Description

Medical Director – Vacaville Animal Care Center


Location: Vacaville, CA


Compensation: Base salary up to $140,00-$160,000 with production bonuses | Up to $50K in sign-on/retention/relocation bonuses | Negotiable based on experience


Lead with heart. Practice with purpose. Live where you love. Vacaville Animal Care Center is excited to welcome a Medical Director to lead our talented team in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. With more than 60 years of service in the community and a recently expanded hospital, we’re ready for our next phase of growth—and we’re looking for a leader to help shape that future.


We’re a 4-doctor, full-service practice serving primarily companion animals with a collaborative team culture that values laughter, balance, and top-tier medicine. You’ll find the support and autonomy you need to lead, innovate, and practice high-quality care—without sacrificing your own quality of life.

 

The Medical Director Opportunity

As our Medical Director, you will:

  • Serve as the clinical leader of the hospital, driving medical quality and patient care standards.
  • Provide mentorship and oversight for associate veterinarians.
  • Partner with the Hospital Manager to manage hospital operations, including budgeting, staffing, and workflow optimization.
  • Promote a collaborative, supportive, and positive team environment.
  • Help identify and implement new service offerings aligned with your areas of interest.
  •  This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving team, step into a leadership role with significant influence, and still enjoy a flexible schedule and work-life balance.

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Modern Medicine: Our new hospital offers 5 exam rooms, a comfort suite with private entrance/exit, digital radiography, ultrasound, and two dental tables.
  • Supportive Team: Strong tech-to-doctor ratios and a highly collaborative, fun-loving team. Strong DVM tenure.
  • Balanced Schedule: 4-day work week, no weekends or on-call, 60 minute lunch
  • Diverse Caseload: Primarily dogs and cats, with one DVM seeing pocket pets

Your Ideal Background

  • 5+ years of clinical experience
  • Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in California
  • Passion for leadership, mentorship, and team culture
  • Committed to practicing the highest standards of medicine
  • Skilled in balancing clinical work with operational oversight

What We Offer

  • Competitive Compensation: Up to $160,000 base salary depending on experience + production-based bonuses
  • Bonuses: Up to $50K in combined sign-on, retention, and relocation bonuses
  • Equity Opportunity: Cash buy-in available for up to 10% hospital ownership
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, PTO, paid CE and license dues, maternity support, wellness programs, pet insurance discounts, and more
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible 4-day schedule, closed for lunch, no weekend or on-call shift

About Vacaville, CA

Halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Vacaville offers small-town charm with big-city access. Whether it’s hiking at Lake Berryessa, exploring Napa Valley’s vineyards, or shopping and dining locally, there’s something for everyone. The area boasts low crime, affordable living, and great schools—perfect for families and professionals alike.


Ready to lead with purpose and practice medicine your way?


Join us at Vacaville Animal Care Center and be part of a team—and a community—that truly values you.

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.

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.
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Vacaville, California, United States

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