Veterinarian Opportunity – Medical Director
Clinical excellence with leadership support—at your pace
Vacaville Animal Care Center – Vacaville, CA
Vacaville Animal Care Center is seeking a veterinarian to join our team. We are hiring a Medical Director.
If You Love Practicing Quality Medicine And Are Either
- Focused on clinical work or
- Curious about leadership now or in the future
We have a structure in place to support both paths!
The Opportunity
This role is intentionally flexible. We recognize that not every great leader is ready—or wants—to step fully into a Medical Director role on day one.
We Are Open To
- An Associate DVM who wants to focus on medicine with support and growth
- An experienced veterinarian interested in stepping into a Medical Director role or a clinician with leadership interest who wants to grow into an MDVM role over time, with training and support
- A current Managing DVM/Medical Director seeking better support and more work-life balance
At NVA, leadership is supported, not isolated —with operational, financial, and people-management resources so you can lead without sacrificing your love of medicine.
Associate DVM Focus
- Practice high-quality small animal medicine in a collaborative environment
- Build lasting client relationships
- Work alongside an experienced, supportive team
- Maintain flexibility and work-life balance
- Access mentorship, CE, and professional development
Medical Director Focus (If Applicable)
- Provide clinical leadership and medical direction for the hospital
- Lead & support associate veterinarians
- Partner with hospital and regional leadership on operations and growth
- Help shape medical protocols, standards of care, and team development
- Maintain a meaningful clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities
Previous leadership experience is valued but not required—NVA provides training and ongoing support.
Why Vacaville Animal Care Center & NVA
- Well-established hospital with a loyal client base
- Experienced associate DVM group with a collaborative team culture focused on quality medicine and sustainability
- Modern equipment and strong operational support
- Autonomy at the hospital level with national infrastructure behind you
- Leadership development programs and peer MDVM network
- Flexible scheduling and realistic expectations
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary $115k-$180k (adjusted based on role and experience)
- Production ranging between 22-23% and/or leadership incentive opportunities
- Sign-on and relocation assistance available
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO and CE allowance
- Paid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership
- Pet care discounts and wellness resources
- 4-Week Paid Sabbatical Retention Bonus (in addition to PTO)
- Equity Opportunity: Cash buy-in available for up to 10% hospital ownership
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in California
- Passion for high-quality medicine and teamwork
- Interest in professional growth—clinically and/or as a leader
Let’s Talk
Whether you’re an experienced Medical Director seeking better support or an Associate DVM exploring what’s next, we’d love to have a conversation .
Apply today or reach out to learn more about how this role could be shaped around you.
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