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Western Veterinary Partners
West Palm Beach, Florida

Medical Director, Veterinarian- Healing Arts Veterinary Center

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Medical Director, Veterinarian (DVM)

Healing Arts Veterinary Center | West Palm Beach, FL

Healing Arts Veterinary Center is seeking a Medical Director (DVM) to lead our growing small animal practice in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced veterinarian passionate about clinical excellence, mentorship, and collaborative leadership while continuing to practice high-quality medicine.

Our 10,000-square-foot hospital provides advanced care for dogs and cats and is equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, laser therapy, an underwater treadmill, and a mobile CT unit. In addition to general practice services, we offer rehabilitation, physical therapy, dentistry, and advanced diagnostics.

About the Role

As Medical Director, you will serve as the clinical leader of the hospital, helping to uphold medical standards, mentor veterinarians, and partner with leadership to support hospital growth and team development. This role is perfect for a seasoned DVM seeking leadership opportunities or an experienced Medical Director looking for a supportive, innovative practice.

  • Core Competencies
  • Veterinary Leadership & Team Development
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Advanced Diagnostics & Case Management
  • Rehabilitation & Integrative Care
  • Surgery & Dentistry
  • Quality of Care Oversight
  • Associate Mentorship & Coaching
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Collaborative Team Leadership
  • Practice Growth & Medical Standards

What We Offer

  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Competitive base salary (DOE)
  • 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
  • Annual CE allowance plus leadership CE support
  • Structured leadership and management development
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • 401(k) options
  • And more!

About West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach offers the perfect blend of coastal living and city amenities. Enjoy year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, vibrant dining, arts and culture, and a thriving community—all while building your veterinary leadership career in one of South Florida's most desirable locations.

Join Our Team

If you're ready to lead with purpose, mentor fellow veterinarians, and make a lasting impact on a growing practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Healing Arts Veterinary Center and help shape the future of veterinary medicine in West Palm Beach.

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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 serve as the clinical leader, upholding medical standards and mentoring the veterinary team. They will partner with leadership to support hospital growth and ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with experience in small animal practice. Proven leadership skills and a passion for mentorship and clinical excellence are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Client education

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.

Location & Logistics

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

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Work-life snapshot

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

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

Living in West Palm Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$470k
Typical market rent
$2,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Excellent work-life balance
Competitive base salary (DOE)
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
Annual CE allowance plus leadership CE support