Veterinarian - Medical Director

Veterinarian Opportunity – Associate Veterinarian or 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 open to hiring either an Associate DVM or a Medical Director , depending on your experience, interests, and career goals.

If you love practicing quality medicine and are either:

• Focused on clinical work or

• Curious about leadership now or in the future

We have a structure in place to support both paths!

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 Associate DVM who wants to focus on medicine with support and growth

• 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 $115k-$180k (adjusted based on role and 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 .