Managing Veterinarian

Lead. Thrive. Live Coastal. Join Vero Beach Veterinary Hospital!

We’re seeking a Medical Director / Managing Veterinarian to lead our AAHA-accredited team in a collaborative, supportive clinic environment. This role offers the chance to guide the growth of our hospital while exploring potential joint venture partnership opportunities.

All this comes in a prime coastal location: just two hours from Orlando’s theme parks and only 10 minutes from the beach.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Diverse Caseload – Treat dogs, cats, and some pocket pets, with opportunities for exotics and avian patients. Utilize advanced diagnostics including ultrasound, cold laser, digital radiography, and dental.
• Holistic Options – Offer acupuncture with optional electrical stimulation, Chinese and natural ingredient medicines, and laser therapy.
• Balanced Schedule – 4–4.5 days per week, with no on-call or after-hours, designed to balance your needs and those of the hospital.
• Professional Growth – Receive expert-led, hands-on training across a variety of medical areas at our PetOne Veterinary Training Center, including one fully covered PetOne course in your first year.
• Quality of Life – Enjoy scenic shores, a serene river lagoon, vibrant arts and culture, a welcoming community with no state income tax, and abundant outdoor activities from kayaking and paddleboarding to golfing and tennis.

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 of experience as a DVM
• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in FL.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Benefits:

• Up to 4 weeks PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with match
• Maternity support program
• Self-care wellness benefits, including free counseling services and discounted fitness memberships
• Pet insurance discounts
• Student debt refinancing options
• Reimbursement for maintaining DEA, licensure, and veterinary memberships

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary
• This position is eligible for production-based bonuses
• This position is eligible for Leadership bonuses
• Up to $50,000 in signing bonuses