Medical Director, Veterinarian- Healing Arts Veterinary Center
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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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Healing Arts Veterinary Center 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.
We are 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 us.
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 overseeing hospital growth. They will also mentor veterinarians and partner with leadership to support team development.
Requirements
The role requires an experienced veterinarian (DVM) with a passion for clinical excellence and mentorship. Candidates should be seasoned professionals capable of managing advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$129k (48 salary observations; 624 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (956 salary observations; 7,526 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $130k–$140k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $129k median in Florida | $140k nationally (−8%)48 state / 956 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 234 active | 3,404 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment327 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,223 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+143%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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