Medical Director

Join Our Team: Medical Director — Centralia Animal Hospital (Chester, VA)

Centralia Animal Hospital is looking for our next Medical Director — and we think you'll love it here. Whether you're an experienced Medical Director ready to step into a leadership role or a GP-DVM looking to take the next growth step into leadership and practice high-quality medicine in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.

Your Role: More Than Management

As Medical Director, you won't be buried in paperwork. You'll be a practicing veterinarian who happens to lead.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• $130K-$145K salary (commensurate with experience)
• Hospital profit-sharing program
• Excellent work-life balance
• Flexible appointment scheduling
• Established, loyal client base
• Collaborative, experienced veterinary team
• Long-tenured, highly trained support staff
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage & 401k plus match.
• Attractive PTO and a schedule that will provide a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive CE sponsorship and coverage of Licensing, DEA, dues & fees
• Opportunity to provide new services to our community- Centralia Animal Hospital supports the CE interests of our Veterinarians!

As the Medical Director, you will have the freedom to build an engaging culture, grow the team of doctors, and drive high medical standards. While you and the Hospital Manager will have the autonomy to make these types of decisions for the practice, you have the support of an established team and the NVA Community.

Centralia Animal Hospital is in Chester, Virginia, just south of Richmond. We are a full-service small animal hospital with an emphasis on preventative and wellness care. We also provide urgent care services to our community as well as an online pharmacy, wellness plans, and more. Each day we strive to deliver outstanding patient care by providing the highest standard of veterinary medicine, employing dedicated staff, and offering exceptional client service!

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

Dr. Shirley Bunting first opened our doors in 1994 with the “Family Pet Practice” approach, and we have kept it that way since. Our doctors do not practice medicine in their 'own lanes', but instead value teamwork and often collaborate and share knowledge with each other throughout the day.

• Freestanding building built in 2005, with a large open treatment room, surgery suite, six exam rooms, and separate dog and cat wards.
• Full in-house laboratory using IDEXX Catalyst One, Catalyst DX, Procyte (including differentials), IDEXX Sedivue, various ELISA tests, and fecals are sent out. We have daily pickup from our external lab and next-day test results on all common tests.
• Radiology /Ultrasound
• Therapy laser, which is also included in all wellness plan spays and neuters to assist with post op pain control.
• Full in-house pharmacy along with an online pharmacy.
• IM3 Dental machine with dental radiographs performed on every dentistry.
• Surgivet full monitoring system along with Doppler.

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ABOUT CHESTERFIELD, VA

Chesterfield County is in Central Virginia with a population of 359,798. Chesterfield County is one of the best places to live in Virginia. In Chesterfield County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, parks, lakes, and more. The region offers great outdoor activities. The James River has something for everyone, from swimming and fishing to kayaking and boating. The Ukrops Monument Avenue 10K, Dominion River Rock, and the Henricus Dauber Dash are just a few examples of annual local events. We are less than 2 hours away from the beautiful Virginia shoreline, Afton Mountain along with the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway and Washington DC.

Chesterfield County is the fourth largest municipality in the state of Virginia. Central Virginia is rich with history. Just 6.6 miles from our hospital, Sir Thomas Dale established Henricus Park in September of 1611, the colonies second settlement. Countless Civil War battles were fought in Chester, and all over the region. We are located one hour away from Monticello in Charlottesville, the historic home designed and built by Thomas Jefferson.

Medical Director Leadership Qualities, Responsibilities & Qualifications:

We are looking for someone who will foster a positive, supportive environment that will encourage learning and collaboration across our team. We want someone who instills teamwork. You should be passionate about providing quality medicine, client education, and exceptional service to our loyal clientele.

Advancing Medical Care

• Oversee surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication and education.
• Answer client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures
• Provide oversight and direction of medical standards, quality of care and inventory.
• Minimize waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories.

Leading Staff and Practice

• Participate in the recruiting and interviewing process for Doctors and, when appropriate, general staff members
• Be passionate about Mentoring other Associates.
• Monitor Doctor performance and production.
• Ensure all medical staff receive applicable training, including the mentoring of new graduates.
• Support the Hospital Manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM licensure.

In Partnership with Hospital Leadership Team

• Drive revenue and contribute to hospital growth, including managing hospital expenses.
• Assist in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget, and capital budget.
• Monitor key financial reports
• Drive patient visits and encourage community involvement
• Embrace change and support interests within the hospital
• Monitor client service, marketing, and growth initiatives

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Values : Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

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.

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.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If 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 apply.j-vers.com. 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.

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