Medical Director

Lead with Purpose at Vacaville AnimalCare Center | Managing Veterinarian OpportunityAdvance yourleadership career without giving up hands-on medicine. Vacaville Animal CareCenter is in Vacaville, California—conveniently situated between Sacramentoand the San Francisco Bay Area, and just minutes from Napa Valley and DavisAt our well-established hospital, you'll join a trusted team that has servedthe pets and families of Solano County for more than 60 years. As our ManagingVeterinarian, you'll help shape the future of the practice while providingexceptional patient care alongside an experienced, collaborative team.We offer acompetitive base salary of $160,000–$185,000 (DOE)production andleadership incentives, $30,000 sign-on and relocation assistance, equity opportunitiesand the support of a national veterinary network—allowing you to focus on yourpatients, your team, and your career.WhyVeterinarians Choose Vacaville Animal Care CenterEstablished, community-trusted hospital with a loyal client base Collaborative team of 3 experienced veterinarians Monday–Friday schedule with no weekendsExcellent 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio Supportive, family-like culture with outstanding work-life balance Highly tenured team that values mentorship and collaboration PracticeExceptional MedicineYou'll havethe resources to provide outstanding care, including:Brand-new ultrasound, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography 5 fully equipped exam rooms Modern equipment and strong operational support Clinical autonomy backed by a nationally recognized veterinary organization Whether yourpassion is surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, or preventive care, you'llhave the flexibility to continue growing your clinical interests.Lead andInspireAs ManagingVeterinarian, you will:Provide medical leadership and clinical direction Mentor associate veterinarians Partner with hospital and regional leadership to drive success Help shape medical protocols and team development Maintain an active clinical caseload Leadershipexperience is welcomed but not required. If you're ready to take the next step,we'll provide the mentorship and leadership development to help you succeed.Compensation& BenefitsBase salary: $160,000–$185,000 (DOE)22–23% production plus leadership incentives $30,000 Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match Generous PTO, CE allowance, and paid CE days Paid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership Employee pet care discounts Four-week paid sabbatical retention bonus Equity opportunity with cash buy-in for up to 10% hospital ownership WhyVacaville?Enjoy thebest of Northern California with easy access to Napa Valley, Sacramento, andthe Bay Area. Vacaville offers an affordable cost of living, excellent outdoorrecreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and an exceptional quality of life.Who We'reLooking ForAn experienced veterinarian ready to lead as Managing Veterinarian or Medical Director Or a clinician eager to grow into leadership with mentorship and support Current DVM (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited college ECFVG or PAVE certification (if applicable)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. National Veterinary Associates Careers