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Companion Pet Partners
Paradise, Nevada

Veterinary Medical Director

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Our Team

Spencer Springs Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited general practice located in the heart of the community. We deliver high-quality, full-spectrum veterinary services including advanced surgery, complete dental care, laser therapy, and urgent care, fully equipped to support pets and their people through every stage of life.

Our practice is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. We pride ourselves on providing cutting-edge treatments while nurturing genuine client relationships and fostering a collaborative environment that values open communication, professional growth, and innovation in veterinary medicine.

  • What Sets Us Apart
  • AAHA Accreditation: Commitment to meeting the highest standards in veterinary excellence
  • Advanced Medicine: Cutting-edge treatments from laser therapy to advanced surgical procedures
  • Collaborative Environment: Team that values open communication and professional growth
  • Innovative Approach: Committed to solving real-world challenges through teamwork and learning
  • Relationship Focused: Nurturing the human-animal bond through trust and connection

Join Spencer Springs Animal Hospital to experience a veterinary career where you'll find a supportive environment that empowers you to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact as part of a team dedicated to redefining exceptional veterinary care.

About This Role

Join our veterinary hospital as a Medical Director and lead our clinical team to new heights of excellence! In this prestigious leadership position, you'll shape the medical direction of our practice while fostering a culture of compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.

As the clinical cornerstone of our hospital, you'll mentor and develop our veterinary team, establish medical protocols, and collaborate with hospital leadership to drive growth and innovation.

This influential role offers the perfect combination of clinical practice and executive leadership, allowing you to make a profound impact on patient care, team development, and hospital success.

If you're passionate about elevating veterinary medicine and ready to lead a dedicated team, we invite you to join us in this pivotal position.

What Success Looks Like

Clinical Excellence: You'll establish and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care by implementing best practices, guiding medical protocols, and ensuring every patient receives exceptional treatment.

Team Leadership: You'll inspire and develop our veterinary team through mentorship, training, and fostering a positive hospital culture where professionals feel valued, supported, and motivated to excel.

Strategic Partnership: You'll collaborate with the Hospital Manager and regional leadership to identify growth opportunities, address challenges, and make strategic decisions that enhance both patient care and hospital performance.

Quality Assurance: You'll monitor clinical outcomes, provide constructive feedback, and implement improvements to continuously elevate the level of medicine practiced at our hospital.

Client Advocacy: You'll ensure exceptional client experiences by guiding communication standards, addressing complex cases or concerns, and fostering trust between our practice and the community we serve.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with current state license and DEA registration
  • Exceptional clinical skills with comprehensive knowledge of veterinary medicine
  • Strong leadership abilities with experience mentoring and developing veterinary professionals
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
  • Outstanding communication skills that inspire confidence in team members and clients
  • Sound business acumen with understanding of veterinary practice operations
  • Adaptability and composure when managing complex situations or competing priorities
  • Collaborative approach to working with hospital leadership and regional teams
  • Genuine compassion for animals and commitment to the highest standards of care
  • Willingness to serve as the veterinary face of the practice in professional and regulatory contexts

Education & Experience

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree required
  • Current state veterinary license in good standing
  • Current DEA license required
  • 3-5 years of clinical experience preferred
  • Previous leadership or mentoring experience highly desirable
  • Experience with practice management and team development a plus

How We'll Support You

  • Competitive salary + production
  • Performance Bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and continuing education support with reimbursement
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid license fees, VIN/Plumbs membership, and liability insurance
  • Employee referral program and financial wellness support
  • Relocation assistance available

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead the clinical team, establish medical protocols, and mentor staff to ensure high-quality veterinary care. They will also collaborate with hospital management to drive growth, innovation, and operational success.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree with a current state license and DEA registration. The role requires 3-5 years of clinical experience, with previous leadership or mentoring experience being highly desirable.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipTeam mentorshipStrategic planningClient communicationConflict resolutionRegulatory compliance

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Nevada?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $170k (middle half $155k–$175k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNevada index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Nevada38 active3,193 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,003 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs
2
<$100k
2
$100k-145k
4
$145k-190k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

25 jobs · 9 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
7
7-8
18
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Virtual Care Veterinarian (Remote)

$64-$80/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Companion Pet Partners

Veterinary Services
Burbank, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary + production
Performance Bonus opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Continuing education support with reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Paid license fees
VIN/Plumbs membership

Living in Paradise

Median resident rent
$1,372/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.