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Veterinary Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

WI ยท On-site

$164 - $235/hr

The Regional Veterinary Director (RVD) is a proactive, creative, heart-centered leader and member of the Petcare Veterinary Professional Service Leadership Team (VPSLT), the Petcare Veterinary ...

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The Regional Veterinary Director (RVD) is a proactive, creative, heart-centered leader and member of the Petcare Veterinary Professional Service Leadership Team (VPSLT), the Petcare Veterinary ...

Report regularly to the Veterinary Director on your activities. * Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * DVM, VMD with eligibility for licensure in FL * At least 2 years of ...

Veterinarian

Kent, OH ยท On-site

$120K/yr

The opportunity to be mentored by our multi-boarded veterinary director, who is eager to guide you in expanding your knowledge and expertise. * A healthy work-life balance with a 36-hour work week ...

Veterinarian

Stow, OH ยท On-site

$120K/yr

The opportunity to be mentored by our multi-boarded veterinary director, who is eager to guide you in expanding your knowledge and expertise. * A healthy work-life balance with a 36-hour work week ...

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Veterinary Director information

What does a veterinary director do?

A Veterinary Director oversees the medical operations and staff at a veterinary hospital, clinic, or animal care facility. They are responsible for setting medical policies, ensuring high standards of animal care, supervising veterinarians and support staff, and managing budgets. Additionally, they may be involved in strategic planning, staff training, compliance with regulations, and sometimes direct patient care. Their role combines leadership, administration, and clinical expertise to ensure the facility runs smoothly and animals receive the best care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a veterinary director, and why are they important?

To excel as a Veterinary Director, you need advanced veterinary medical knowledge, leadership experience, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree with appropriate state licensure. Familiarity with practice management software, regulatory compliance systems, and continuing education certifications are typically required. Outstanding communication, decision-making, and team-building skills help foster a positive workplace and ensure high standards of care. These skills are crucial for overseeing clinical operations, guiding veterinary teams, and maintaining both medical excellence and organizational success.

What are some common challenges veterinary directors face in managing clinical teams, and how can they address them?

Veterinary Directors often encounter challenges such as balancing administrative duties with clinical oversight, managing diverse teams of veterinarians and support staff, and ensuring consistent adherence to medical protocols. Effective communication, clear delegation of responsibilities, and ongoing professional development are key strategies for overcoming these obstacles. By fostering a collaborative environment and staying updated on best practices, Veterinary Directors can guide their teams to deliver high-quality care while maintaining operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Veterinary Director vs Veterinary Hospital Manager?

AspectVeterinary DirectorVeterinary Hospital Manager
CredentialsVeterinary degree, leadership experienceVeterinary degree or management background
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in veterinary organizationsOperational management of veterinary clinics
Industry UsageUsed in large veterinary organizations or networksCommon in individual clinics or small groups

The Veterinary Director typically holds a leadership role overseeing multiple clinics or large organizations, focusing on strategic planning and policy. In contrast, the Veterinary Hospital Manager manages daily operations within a single hospital or clinic, emphasizing staff supervision and client services. Both roles require veterinary credentials, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Veterinary Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Regional Veterinary Director, Petcare

Zoetis Spain SL

WI โ€ข On-site

$164 - $235/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Role Description

The US Petcare Division is one of the largest businesses within Zoetis worldwide operations. We focus on maximizing the value of our broad veterinary solutions portfolio by building and sustaining relevant partnerships with veterinarians and pet owners. The Regional Veterinary Director (RVD) is a proactive, creative, heart-centered leader and member of the Petcare Veterinary Professional Service Leadership Team (VPSLT), the Petcare Veterinary Professional Services (VPS) Team, and the Regional Sales Leadership Team. The RVD is an integral co-leader of their Sales Region and plays an important role in executing and communicating the Zoetis Petcare strategy.

Significant travel of at least 50% and some weekend work / travel is a requirement of the position.

Principal Job Duties General
  • Ensure that all actions and those of your team reflect Zoetis Core Beliefs and Leader Behaviors.
  • Provide superior customer and scientific support so that Zoetis may achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
  • Enhance the professional and scientific image of Zoetis.
    • Be recognized as a credible representative of Zoetis within the veterinary profession.
    • Attend and contribute to selected professional organization meetings.
  • Collaborate cross functionally: support marketing (and other stakeholders) to influence impactful business strategies and develop tactics to successfully execute those strategies.
  • Leadership:
    • Collaborate as a member of the Petcare VPSLT on strategies and tactics to improve performance and efficiencies for the VPS team.
    • Help lead, develop, and implement short and long-term VPS strategies and policies in support of Zoetis Petcare business and focus products.
    • Align with the Regional Sales Director to drive a successful yearly Regional Business Plan (strategies and tactics), to include strategic deployment of VPS resources to maximize medically appropriate use of Zoetis Products and Solutions.
    • Develop strong working relationship with the regional sales director through frequent proactive communications, close alignment, timely execution of strategy, and honest and direct bi-directional feedback.
    • Develop strong working relationship with Area Business Managers (ABMs) to ensure the aligned PSV is providing required support and is appropriately strategically aligned.
    • Develop strong working relationship with the Regional Sales Enablement partner through frequent proactive communications, close alignment, timely execution of strategy, and honest and direct bi-directional feedback.
  • Team Performance:
    • Lead and develop a team of veterinarians that serves as medical advisors to the sales force and customers, coaches and develops others, is committed to driving performance, and represents the voice of the veterinarian to their sales team.
      • 60% (+) of RVD`s time devoted to field rides / coaching regional VPS team
      • Execute 3 in car rides with PSV and sales colleague spending significant field time on Customer events (educational events, Standards of Care meetings, facilitating roundtable/discussions), and coaching to Technical excellence, Influencing behaviors, Strategy (precall planning, goal identification, appropriate collaboration w sales colleague), Building credibility and relationships.
      • Hold team accountable to role objectives and manage colleague performance including review of annual objectives, establishing performance standards and metrics, and overseeing performance appraisals.
    • Ensure Veterinary Professional Services is fully aligned with the strategies of the Zoetis pharmaceutical business and provides technical support to execute those business strategies.
    • Identify opportunities to leverage the unique skill set and strengths of the VPS team to support both internal and external customers.
    • Drive a positive team culture built upon the foundation of Zoetis vision, core beliefs and leader behaviors.
    • Execute Regional Speaker Management Strategy (internal specialists, external key opinion leaders, Speaker Bureau speakers, local and regional speakers).
    • Successfully launch new products and service offerings.
    • Budget responsibilities:
      • Effectively manage assigned operating expenses and Zoetis assets.
      • Timely monitoring and approval of expense reports of direct reports and compliance to Zoetis Travel and Entertainment Policy.
  • Colleague Development:
    • Continually recruit (external) and develop colleagues (internal), to ensure engagement and excellent/strong succession plan.
    • Leverage VPS Competencies and Individual Development Plans
    • Provide constructive, effective, quality feedback and coaching to direct reports to drive positive culture and maximize potential / performance.
  • Commitment to Personal/Professional Development:
    • Successfully complete Individual Development Plan.
    • Exhibit willingness to accept and incorporate feedback.
Required Job related candidate qualifications
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical practice, academia, research
  • Minimum of three (3) years of Industry experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong relationship building skills and collaboration cross organizationally and beyond
  • Proven leadership ability and commitment to drive positive culture, performance, and people development
  • Growth Mindset and Change Agile
  • Positivity and Solution oriented
  • Confidence and Flexibility
  • Strategic thinking and matrix management skills
  • Ability to influence and persuade
  • Ability to build upon legacy of success and the initiative to create innovative, novel strategies and tactics to drive performance of VPS and Regional Sales teams
  • Ability to exercise good judgement and make thoughtful/fair decisions based on relevant information
  • Financial experience including budgetary management
  • Computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, ability to learn Zoetis systems)
  • Project management skills

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $164,000 - $235,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation. This position is also eligible for long-term incentives. In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation. Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

Zoetis is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Full time Regular Colleague

Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation.

Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of โ€œ@zoetis.comโ€. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities.

Join Zoetis โ€“ and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses.

Why Zoetis

Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers.

Zoetis work environment

At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow.

Your opportunities at Zoetis

We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health.

Results that matter

Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.

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