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Medical Director

Apple Valley Animal Hospital

Job Description

Apple Valley Animal Hospital is seeking a team-oriented and enthusiastic Medical Director to join our team in Winchester, Virginia!


Join Us in Shaping the Future of Apple Valley Animal Hospital



Medical Director Opportunity | Winchester, Virginia



A Legacy Practice Seeks Its Next Leader

For over three decades, Apple Valley Animal Hospital has been Winchester's trusted partner in companion animal care. Founded by Virginia Tech graduates Drs. Marietta and Kim Walls, this practice was built on a powerful vision: pets deserve the same medical excellence and compassion we'd want for ourselves.

As our founders prepare for retirement, we're searching for a practicing veterinarian to lead our team and write the next chapter of Apple Valley's story.



What We Offer


Competitive Compensation:

  • $140K base salary (negotiable based on experience)
  • Quarterly leadership bonuses
  • Generous sign-on and retention incentives


Flexible Benefits - Choose What Matters to You:

  • Student loan repayment OR relocation assistance OR enhanced vacation allowance OR health insurance reimbursement OR charitable donation in your name
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Work-life balance scheduling with attractive PTO
  • CE sponsorship covering licensing, DEA, dues, and fees


Well-Equipped Facility: 3 exam rooms • In-house laboratory • Digital radiography • State-of-the-art surgical suite • Laser therapy • Stem cell therapy/PRP


Who Thrives Here

This working DVM leadership role is perfect for you if:

  • You're a practicing veterinarian passionate about high-quality, evidence-based medicine
  • You naturally inspire and mentor colleagues while seeing your own caseload
  • You balance clinical excellence with business acumen
  • You believe great medicine happens through collaboration
  • You're excited to build on a strong foundation while bringing fresh ideas


Your Leadership Role

As a hands-on Medical Director, you'll:

  • Clinical Excellence: Provide direct patient care while guiding medical protocols, ensuring optimal outcomes, elevating care standards, and optimizing inventory
  • Team Development: Practice alongside and mentor associates (including new graduates), participate in recruitment, support doctor performance
  • Strategic Partnership: Drive practice growth through active clinical work and leadership, contribute to budgets and planning, champion client service, lead innovation


About Winchester

Nestled in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, Winchester offers small-town charm with outdoor recreation, historic sites, and easy access to Washington, D.C. (75 miles).


Ready to Lead?


We're seeking a working veterinarian—not just a manager—someone who will practice medicine daily while leading our team forward. If you're a practicing DVM ready to combine clinical work with leadership and make a lasting impact, let's talk.



Apply today and let's start a conversation about your future—and ours.


For more information about our hospital - https://www.applevalleypet.com
**Check out our social media posts to see the great team culture at Apple Valley (links at the hospital website)


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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Winchester, Virginia, United States

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