Medical Director, Veterinarian- Pine Castle Animal Care Center
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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
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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