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Western Veterinary Partners
Lake Worth, Florida

Medical Director, Veterinarian- Animal Healthcare Center

VeterinarianNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Medical Director, Veterinarian (DVM)

Animal HealthCare Center | Lake Worth, FL

Animal HealthCare Center is seeking a Medical Director (DVM) to lead our AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in beautiful Palm Beach County, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about clinical excellence, team mentorship, and hospital leadership while continuing to practice high-quality medicine.

Our state-of-the-art facility is supported by a skilled, collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and an outstanding client experience.

About the Role

As Medical Director, you will serve as the clinical leader of the hospital, helping to maintain medical standards, mentor associates, and partner with hospital leadership to support continued growth and success. This role offers the perfect balance of hands-on medicine and leadership responsibilities in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

We welcome experienced veterinarians ready to step into leadership as well as seasoned Medical Directors seeking a well-resourced practice with strong support systems.

  • Core Competencies
  • Veterinary Leadership & Team Development
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Preventive Care & Wellness
  • Surgery & Dentistry
  • Diagnostic Interpretation & Case Management
  • Quality of Care Oversight
  • Associate Mentorship & Coaching
  • Client Communication & Relationship Building
  • Collaborative Team Leadership
  • Practice Growth & Medical Standards

What We Offer

  • 4-day work week
  • 5 consecutive days off every 3 weeks
  • No after-hours emergency
  • Competitive base salary (DOE)
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Medical Director leadership incentives
  • Signing and retention bonuses
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Leadership development and professional training
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT coverage
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts
  • And more!

About Palm Beach County

Located in the heart of South Florida, Palm Beach County offers an exceptional quality of life with beautiful beaches, year-round outdoor recreation, and vibrant dining and entertainment. Nearby Wellington, known as the “Winter Equestrian Capital of the World,” features top-rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, and Florida's Gulf Coast.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a thriving veterinary hospital, mentor fellow veterinarians, and make a lasting impact while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Animal HealthCare Center and help shape the future of veterinary medicine in Palm Beach County.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will serve as the clinical leader, maintaining medical standards and mentoring associate veterinarians. They will also partner with hospital leadership to support practice growth and ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with experience in clinical practice and leadership. The role requires a passion for team mentorship and the ability to oversee medical operations in an AAHA-accredited facility.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Collaborative leadership

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director, Veterinarian- Animal Healthcare Center at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

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

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

4-day work week
5 consecutive days off every 3 weeks
No after-hours emergency
Competitive base salary (DOE)
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Medical Director leadership incentives
Signing and retention bonuses
Relocation assistance