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Medical Director

Vero Beach Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

Vero Beach Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Medical Director to join our AAHA-accredited team! We can offer up to $50K in bonuses comprised of sign-on, retention, and relocation assistance if applicable, and the opportunity for a cash buy-in of up to 10% of the hospital. Located just 2 hours from the parks in Orlando, Vero Beach offers a relaxed atmosphere, affordability, and coastal living—where you can finish your shift and be at the beach in 10 minutes.


Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Leadership Track – Help shape our practice’s future in a supportive, collaborative environment.
  • Diverse Caseload – Dogs, cats, and some pocket pets. Open to exotics and avian; Advanced diagnostics including ultrasound, cold laser, digital radiography including dental.
  • Holistic Options – Acupuncture with option of electrical stimulation, Chinese and natural ingredient medicines, and laser therapy.
  • Balanced Schedule – 4-4.5 days a week, balancing your needs and those of the hospital. No on-call or after-hours.
  • Quality of Life – It offers scenic shores, plus the serene river lagoon, a thriving arts and culture scene, and a friendly, welcoming community with no state income tax, along with beautiful nature and wildlife areas and other outdoor activities like kayaking, surfing, paddleboarding, fishing, golfing, tennis, and so much more.

The Opportunity:


As the Medical Director at Vero Beach Veterinary Hospital, you will provide medical leadership for the hospital ensuring quality care is provided, while also managing associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance.  Alongside the Hospital Manager, you will oversee the financial performance of the hospital, preparing operating and capital budgets, and meeting budget expectations. Additionally, you and the Hospital Manager will oversee staff and the overall management of the practice, under the direction of National Veterinary Associates (NVA) Divisional Leadership.


Skills and Basic Qualifications:

  • 2+ years experience as a DVM
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university 
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the applicant is to be employed 
  • Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics 

Our Doctors Enjoy:

  • 4-day work weeks with no weekends
  • Health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage, and 401k matching 
  • Paid time off
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid dues/fees for state license, DEA, and continuing education
  • Maternity Support Program
  • Self-care wellness benefits including free counseling services, and discounted fitness memberships
  • Pet Insurance discounts
  • Student Debt Refinancing
  • Mentorship program
Compensation: 
  • $185,000 base salary depending on experience
  • This position is eligible for production-based bonuses

  • Up to $50K in bonuses comprised of sign-on, retention, and relocation assistance if applicable. 




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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Vero Beach, Florida, United States

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