Veterinary Medical Director
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $170k (middle half $155k–$175k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nevada index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Nevada | 38 active | 3,193 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,003 in the last 30 days | 502 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 |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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