Veterinarian - Medical Director

Vacaville Animal Care Center
Vacaville, CA

Veterinarian Opportunity – Medical Director

Clinical excellence with leadership support—at your pace

Vacaville Animal Care Center – Vacaville, CA

Vacaville Animal Care Center is seeking a veterinarian to join our team. We are hiring a Medical Director. .

The Opportunity

This role is intentionally flexible. We recognize that not every great leader is ready—or wants—to step fully into a Medical Director role on day one.

We are open to:

  • An experienced veterinarian interested in stepping into a Medical Director role or a clinician with leadership interest who wants to grow into an MDVM role over time, with training and support

  • A current Managing DVM/Medical Director seeking better support and more work-life balance

At NVA, leadership is supported, not isolated —with operational, financial, and people-management resources so you can lead without sacrificing your love of medicine.

Associate DVM Focus

  • Practice high-quality small animal medicine in a collaborative environment

  • Build lasting client relationships

  • Work alongside an experienced, supportive team

  • Maintain flexibility and work-life balance

  • Access mentorship, CE, and professional development

Medical Director Focus (If Applicable)

  • Provide clinical leadership and medical direction for the hospital

  • Lead & support associate veterinarians

  • Partner with hospital and regional leadership on operations and growth

  • Help shape medical protocols, standards of care, and team development

  • Maintain a meaningful clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities

Previous leadership experience is valued but not required—NVA provides training and ongoing support.

Why Vacaville Animal Care Center & NVA

  • Well-established hospital with a loyal client base

  • Experienced associate DVM group with a collaborative team culture focused on quality medicine and sustainability

  • Modern equipment and strong operational support

  • Autonomy at the hospital level with national infrastructure behind you

  • Leadership development programs and peer MDVM network

  • Flexible scheduling and realistic expectations

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary $150,000-$180,000 (adjusted based on experience)

  • Production ranging between 22-23% and/or leadership incentive opportunities

  • Sign-on and relocation assistance available

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Generous PTO and CE allowance

  • Paid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership

  • Pet care discounts and wellness resources

  • 4-Week Paid Sabbatical Retention Bonus (in addition to PTO)
  • Equity Opportunity: Cash buy-in available for up to 10% hospital ownership

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in California

  • Passion for high-quality medicine and teamwork

  • Interest in professional growth—clinically and/or as a leader

Let’s Talk

Whether you’re an experienced Medical Director seeking better support or an Associate DVM exploring what’s next, we’d love to have a conversation .

Apply today or reach out to learn more about how this role could be shaped around you .

Posted 2026-03-27

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