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NVA

Veterinary Medical Director

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$125K - $220K/yr

Veterinary Medical Director Are you ready to move into a leadership role-or continue your leadership journey at a hospital poised for growth? Care Center Cincinnati, a leading emergency and specialty ...

NVA

Veterinary Medical Director

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

Lead the Future of Veterinary Medicine as Medical Director at Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Are you a visionary veterinary leader ready ...

NVA

Veterinary Medical Director

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

Lead the Future of Veterinary Medicine as Medical Director at Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Are you a visionary veterinary leader ready ...

NVA

Veterinary Medical Director

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$125K - $220K/yr

Veterinary Medical Director Are you ready to move into a leadership role-or continue your leadership journey at a hospital poised for growth? Care Center Cincinnati, a leading emergency and specialty ...

BluePearl

Veterinary Medical Director

Matthews, NC · On-site

Using excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the Medical Director will support veterinary partner relationships and enhance an engaging work environment for all by making a positive impact ...

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How much do veterinary medical director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterinary medical director in the United States is $95,800.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Veterinary Medical Director vs Veterinary Practice Manager?

AspectVeterinary Medical DirectorVeterinary Practice Manager
CredentialsVeterinary degree, state licensure, often additional leadership trainingBusiness or management degree, certification in practice management
Work EnvironmentVeterinary clinics, hospitals, or animal care facilitiesAdministrative offices within veterinary practices
Primary ResponsibilitiesOversees clinical care, ensures veterinary standards, leads medical staffManages daily operations, staff scheduling, client relations, and finances

The Veterinary Medical Director focuses on clinical leadership and veterinary standards, while the Veterinary Practice Manager handles daily administrative operations. Both roles are essential for a well-functioning veterinary practice, but they differ in their core responsibilities and required credentials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a veterinary medical director?

To thrive as a Veterinary Medical Director, you need a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, state licensure, and extensive clinical and leadership experience. Familiarity with veterinary practice management software, regulatory compliance systems, and continuing education certifications is typically required. Outstanding decision-making, communication, and team leadership skills help foster a positive work environment and effective patient care. These competencies are essential for ensuring high medical standards, operational efficiency, and staff development within a veterinary practice.

How does a veterinary medical director collaborate with veterinary staff to ensure high standards of patient care?

A Veterinary Medical Director works closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff to develop and implement clinical protocols and best practices. They regularly review cases, provide mentorship, and facilitate continuing education to ensure the team remains up-to-date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine. This role also involves leading regular meetings to discuss patient care challenges and fostering a culture of open communication, which helps maintain high standards and improves patient outcomes.

What is a veterinary medical director?

A Veterinary Medical Director is a senior veterinarian responsible for overseeing the medical operations, clinical protocols, and quality of care at a veterinary hospital or clinic. They supervise veterinary staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and develop medical policies to support high standards of animal care. Additionally, they may be involved in hiring, training, and mentoring other veterinarians, as well as collaborating with administrative and management teams to improve clinic performance.
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Infographic showing various Veterinary Medical Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,800 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Medical Director

Longwood Veterinary Clinic

Longwood, FL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Longwood Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time Medical Director to help lead our amazing six-doctor animal practice in Longwood, FL. 

Can you picture yourself working in paradise and imagine feeling excited to come to work each day working alongside a team of genuinely good people who are dedicated to helping you succeed, be happy and grow both personally and professionally? What makes us different from other hospitals in the area is that we provide our team with a work environment that allows them to be their best while practicing Fear Free methods to support our patients.  This, in turn, enables us to dedicate the best experience to our clients and care for their pets, which is at the heart of our thriving practice.  

You'll be joining a full service, collaborative team.  In addition to joining our six full-time doctors, you will be supported by a team of technicians, and our practice manager.

 
Position Overview

The primary purpose and function of the Medical Director is to lead and manage the hospital and ensure the highest quality of medical care, unmatched client experience, associate engagement, and maximum productivity of the hospital team. The Medical Director advocates for the pets and their quality of life; builds a long-term relationship with the team and clients and educates clients and hospital team on all aspects of pet health and the human, pet bond. The Medical Director partners with the Operations Advisor, support team, and Practice Manger to operate an effective and productive hospital team, ensure a safe and engaging hospital environment, and improve the medical quality, client experience and business performance of the hospital.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Oversee and train the team on professional, efficient, and unmatched client experience (lead by example), to include client education, preventive care, pet health needs, marketing campaigns, and effectively resolve client issues.

  • Partner with the Operations Advisor, Support Center and Practice Manager to interview, select, train, develop, coach, mentor, and if necessary, discipline and terminate team members.

  • Work with the Practice Manager to develop development plans for associate doctors to ensure training and development to deliver the Vision and Mission of UVC.

  • Partnering with the Practice Manager, effectively create and maintain veterinarians’ work schedules to ensure proper coverage to meet client needs and proactively plan PTO and CE scheduling.

  • Develop annual planning, budgeting, and hospital productivity levels for the hospitals in partnership with Support team, OA and hospital leadership.

  • Provide effective communication between the hospital team, clients, PM,


Functional Responsibilities

  • Establish trust and gain the confidence and compliance of clients through effectively delivering appropriate preventive care, performing complete diagnostic work ups, developing thorough treatment plans, communicating home care instructions, and planning follow up visits.

  • Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plan to hospital team and clients

  • Build collaborative relationships: build strong professional relationships with UVC team members, clients, and community.

  • Lead the hospital team through the daily schedule and caseload, delegating tasks to the team and improving hospital efficiency.

  • Work with the Practice Manager to Ensure that all client concerns are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.

  • FL Veterinary License in good standing or eligibility for licensure with the applicable state veterinary board.

  • 4+ years as a veterinarian with leadership experience  

Benefits:  

  • Complimentary Short-Term Disability

  • Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family 

  • Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)

  • 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment

  • Medical Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options

  • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options 

  • United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members

  • United Healthcare Vision Insurance options

  • Long Term Disability option (covered by employee)

  • Generous Continuing Education benefits

  • Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

  • Generous Paid time Off (PTO)

  • AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided

  • VIN provided

  • Reimbursement for: state Veterinary License / DEA License / state VMA Dues / AVMA Dues/ +/-specialty dues 

  • Master accounts with online publishers: Sage, Wiley, Elsevier

  • Referral Bonus Program

  • DailyPay on Demand


About Us: 

Longwood has a lot to offer Family friendly, lots of good school options for kids and colleges nearby for adults. Outdoor lifestyle friendly, as well. Longwood is not only a very clean, very safe neighborhood, but it is also located near many great schools, parks, and places like Wekiva State Park and Wekiva Island.  Longwood is a suburb of Orlando with a population of 15,085. Longwood is in Seminole County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Longwood offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.  

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.     

We'd love to meet you!  Whether it’s this practice or one of the other practices in our community, we'd love to have the privilege of empowering you to practice the pet care you want, the way you want, where you want.  If this sounds like a great career option for you, please apply.   

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. 

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