Medical Director

West Frederick VeterinaryHospital in Frederick, MD is seeking a Medical Directorto add to their team!AAHA-Accredited, AAFPmembership covered for doctors, 4 Day Work Week, No Weekends, No After-HourEmergencies, Pet Care CoverageGenerous Sign-On BonusEligibility for quarterly management bonusesOur mission is to provide outstanding medicaland surgical care to our dog and cat patients and an excellent clientexperience to their families. We always strive to deliver excellent care forlocal pets because they deserve nothing less, and we are more than happy toexpand our services if a doctor is interested! Pets are our passion; our toppriority is to keep them healthy.Asthe Medical Director, you'll keep doing what you love - practicing veterinarymedicine. But you'll also provide vital medical leadership, oversee theveterinary team, and cultivate an environment where exceptional pet carethrives. You'll develop medical protocols, mentor colleagues, and collaboratewith the practice manager on finances, budgeting, and operational optimization.YourQualificationsDVM degree froman accredited university and an active state licenseMinimum of 5years experience in a GP animal hospitalCommitment to practicing world-class veterinarymedicine Skillful abilityto delegate, develop, and inspire a winning teamTop-notchcommunication and coaching talents Our services:WellnessexamsDiagnosticsDentistrySurgeryRadiologyDigitaldental & whole body radiographyUltrasoundClass IVtherapeutic laserWork-Life Balance:We nourish a friendly, team-orientedenvironment and practice high quality medicine. Our doctors have a schedule ofa 4-day work-week, no weekends, and no after-houremergencies. We also support our doctor's personal pets through discountedrates and various services at no cost.We offer:Health,dental and vision coverageLifeInsurance, Short term/Long term DisabilityCovered 100%liability insurance401 (K) planplus matchVacation andsick timeCE days andallowancePaid StateLicense and DEAPaidprofessional dues/feesNo weekendsRelocating MDVM's receive $20,000 or more towards stress-free relocation assistance with our corporate relocation partnerCompensation:Base salary of $125,000-$150,000 DOE Production-based bonuses Sign-on bonus of up to $30,000About the Area:Frederick is the 2nd largest city in thestate of Maryland and one of the fastest growing cities in the DC metro area.The downtown area is packed with charm including civil war museums, MarylandSchool for the Deaf, row houses, quaint one-of-a-kind shops, local eateries,micro-breweries, and local distilleries that are mostly pet-friendly. Outsideof downtown is a large military base, Fort Detrick. Just outside the cityproper, but still within Frederick County, you can find rolling hills,wineries, orchards and a strong agricultural presence. You can also hike partthe Appalachian Trail. Frederick is part of the Baltimore-WashingtonMetropolitan Area - located less than one hour from Washington, D.C.,Baltimore, and about 45 minutes away from Gettysburg, PA. Frederick considersitself the city where hip meets historic every day.*Relocation benefits areoffered at NVA GP's discretion and are available only for approved ManagingVeterinarian roles within the following states: OH, WV, PA, MD, NJ, NY, MA, RI,CT, VT, NH, ME. Eligibility is dependent on distance moved, business need, andfinal approval from Talent Acquisition. Payment amounts and criteria may varyby role and are subject to change at any time.Relocation benefits arenot available for local moves (e.g., short-distance moves within the same metroarea). NVA GP reserves the right to determine whether a move qualifies as"relocation" based on mileage thresholds, candidate address, and business rationale.National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.PurposeGive pets and the people who love them more quality years togetherMissionTransform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. ValuesCare Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos TogetherNVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life. At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.comWe may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communicationAll job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.comThere is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a positionIf you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. West Frederick Veterinary Hospital Careers