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Small Animal Medical Director Veterinarian Job, North Port, Florida, USA

North Port, FL • On-site

The Vet LLC
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Our client is seeking a full-time small animal medical director veterinarian to lead a close-knit general practice team in North Port, Florida. This role would suit an experienced veterinarian with strong leadership capability, a calm clinical approach, and the confidence to guide medical standards, team development, and client care within a collaborative hospital setting.
The position offers the opportunity to work alongside full-time and part-time doctors, technicians, and practice leadership while supporting a positive, safe, and productive clinical environment. The successful veterinarian will combine hands-on general practice medicine with mentoring, workflow oversight, client communication, and long-term development of the hospital team.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
  • Leading daily clinical standards across consultations, diagnostics, treatment planning, and follow-up care
  • Mentoring associate veterinarians and supporting practical development plans
  • Partnering with the Practice Manager to coordinate schedules, workflow, and team communication
  • Guiding the hospital team through daily caseloads while improving efficiency and patient care
  • Supporting client education, preventive care, and timely resolution of client concerns
Qualifications Needed:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent qualification
  • Florida veterinary licence in good standing, or eligibility to obtain
  • Minimum 4 years of veterinary experience
  • Leadership experience within a clinical practice setting
  • Strong communication skills with clients, doctors, technicians, and support staff
Package:
  • Full-time medical leadership role within a small animal general practice
  • Collaborative team including full-time and part-time doctors
  • Experienced technician and practice management support
  • RECOVER Rescuer certified clinical team environment
  • Fear-free patient handling approach encouraged
  • Generous continuing education benefits
  • Paid professional liability insurance provided
  • VIN membership included
  • Reimbursement for veterinary licence, DEA licence, and professional dues
  • Medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, and pet care benefits

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