Medical Director

Job Description

Are you an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, leading with intention, and helping shape the future of a well-established practice? Animal Medical Center of Deer Valley (AMC Deer Valley) is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to provide medical leadership and guide our hospital as we move into its next chapter.

This is a unique opportunity for a confident, people-focused leader to step into a respected role at an AAHA-accredited hospital that values high-quality medicine, collaboration, and culture.

About the Hospital

Founded in 2001, AMC Deer Valley is a long-standing, trusted practice serving a loyal client base. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, collaborative culture rooted in communication and teamwork. Leadership is hands-on and approachable, with a strong emphasis on consistency, professionalism, and mutual respect. Team connection is fostered through regular collaboration, ensuring alignment and shared goals across the hospital.

Hospital Highlights:

• AAHA accredited
• 3 exam rooms
• Surgical suite
• Designated table for dental procedures
• Digital full-body & dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• IDEXX in-house diagnostics (ProCyte, Catalyst, SNAP Readers, Sedivue)

The Role

As Managing Veterinarian, you'll balance clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and strategic oversight. You'll partner closely with hospital leadership to ensure consistent medical standards while fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative environment.

Medical Leadership

• Provide oversight of medical and surgical cases
• Establish, uphold, and evolve medical protocols and standards of care
• Support continuity of care across doctors
• Guide diagnostics, treatment planning, and client communication
• Ensure the hospital remains inspection-ready at all times

Mentorship & Leadership Development

• Mentor and support associate veterinarians
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and performance development
• Partner with leadership on training, CE tracking, and licensure
• Promote a respectful, team-first culture

Practice Operations & Growth

• Support efficient workflows and operational improvements
• Encourage client education, compliance, and patient visits
• Participate in hospital initiatives and community engagement
• Help guide the practice through an upcoming leadership transition

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous personal pet care discounts
• CE allowance, paid licensure, and membership dues
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus!
• Additional management bonuses
• Opportunity for production based bonuses
• Base salary: $140,000-$160,000 (depending on experience)

The Ideal Candidate

• DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary school
• Active Arizona license (or ability to obtain)
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Passion for mentorship, collaboration, and culture-building
• Commitment to practicing high-quality, ethical veterinary medicine

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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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.