Veterinarian - Medical Director

Job Description

Medical Director - Take the Lead at a Hospital with Deep Roots + $50k Sign-on Bonus + Ownership Pathway

The Animal Hospital of Garland is looking for a Medical Director who is committed to upholding a high standard of patient care. Located in Garland, Texas, Animal Hospital of Garland is an AAHA-accredited practice and has served the community since 1972. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care to our patients while ensuring an excellent client experience. We aim to stay at the forefront of current medical and surgical standards. We prioritize a balance between work, life, and family, and to support this, we do not have on-call duties; any after-hours emergencies are referred to a local emergency room.

The ideal candidate excels in client relations, communicates effectively, and collaborates with team members to provide top-quality patient care. This role is open to either a Veterinarian with leadership experience OR an experienced Veterinarian looking to step into a leadership role. In this role, you will manage your medical caseload and have the flexibility to choose medications, while partnering with the Hospital Manager to oversee the team and facility. You will manage wellness and sick cases, as well as patients needing medical, surgical, and dental care.

You will have access to:

* Digital dental and full-body X-ray capabilities.

* A fully trained, tenured staff to support you.

* In-house IDEXX chemistry, CBC, SediVue, and Reference Laboratory

* Isolation room with contagious disease control

* Paper light practice with remote access

* Bilingual Spanish Speaking Staff

* Medical Autonomy and Flexibility in medical schedules and available medicines to provide quality care

What's in it for you:

* $50k Sign-on Bonus

* Buy-in/Ownership potential (Available after 1 year)

* Highly competitive compensation package

* Matching 401K

* Leadership compensation incentives

* Insurance: Medical, vision, dental, HSA/FSA, and more

* Retention bonuses

* Work-Life-Family (Flexible) scheduling

* Paid licensing fees and professional membership dues

* Generous PTO

* Robust CE allowance and CE days

Requirements:

* Have 3+ years of experience, preferably 5+ years.

* Strong surgical & internal medicine skills.

* Must have DVM OR VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution.

* License to practice veterinary medicine in Texas or able to attain one and be in good standing.

* DEA license is preferred.

* Must have enthusiasm for continued learning and improvement, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach.

* Available to work some Saturdays.

Come be a part of our team. We'd love to hear from you

Interested? Apply today or reach out with any questions to Chris.Brown@nva.com

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.

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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