Medical Director, Veterinarian- Pine Castle Animal Care Center

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Medical Director, Veterinarian (DVM)

Pine Castle Animal Care Center | Orlando, FL

Pine Castle Animal Care Center is seeking a Medical Director (DVM) to lead our growing multi-doctor team in Orlando, Florida. This is an outstanding opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about clinical excellence, team mentorship, and collaborative leadership while continuing to practice high-quality medicine.

Our well-established hospital provides comprehensive care for small animals, as well as exotic and pocket pets, and is supported by a skilled, tenured team committed to exceptional patient care and client service.

About the Role

As Medical Director, you will guide the medical direction of the hospital, mentor veterinarians and support staff, and partner with leadership to promote continued growth and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to shape hospital culture and medical standards while maintaining a healthy work-life balance through flexible scheduling and no emergency or on-call responsibilities.

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

What We Offer

  • Flexible scheduling
  • No emergency or on-call responsibilities
  • Competitive base salary (DOE) plus leadership stipend
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Leadership and professional development support
  • Paid licensing, professional dues, and AVMA PLIT coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Personal pet discounts
  • And more!
  • About Orlando, Florida

Enjoy the best of Central Florida living with access to world-famous attractions, diverse dining and entertainment, beautiful parks, and nearby beaches. Orlando offers year-round sunshine, family-friendly communities, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place to build both your career and your lifestyle.

Join Our Team

If you're ready to lead a thriving veterinary team, support the growth of fellow doctors, and make a lasting impact in a collaborative and community-focused practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Pine Castle Animal Care Center and help shape the future of veterinary medicine in Orlando.

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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 lead the clinical team, mentor veterinarians and support staff, and oversee medical standards and hospital culture. They will also partner with leadership to drive operational excellence and practice growth.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with a passion for clinical excellence and team leadership. The role requires experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and the ability to mentor and coach a multi-doctor team.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Exotic pet careWellness exams

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- Pine Castle Animal Care Center at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.1 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.

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 14 employers

Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Orlando

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,896/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
No emergency or on-call responsibilities
Competitive base salary (DOE) plus leadership stipend
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave and bonding time