Veterinary Medical Director or Associate Veterinarian

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director to complete our team at Metro West Veterinary Clinic in Orlando, FL
. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced veterinarian to join a team with a well-established reputation and caseload.

Experienced candidates may be considered for Medical Director role!

We have been both AAHA-Accredited and Gold Certified Cat-Friendly for 20+ years, offering a wide range of services including wellness + dental care, advanced soft-tissue + orthopedic surgeries, and day-time emergencies. Our experienced, 2-doctor team is supported by a tenured support staff (2:1 ratio!), a dedicated leadership team including an experienced hospital manager, and the latest in medical technology. We are located in a fantastic, progressive neighborhood!

• Provide high-quality medical care to patients in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment
• Stay current with advances in veterinary medicine, offering a wide range of services including surgeries, internal medicine, and dental + day-time emergency care
• Practice with clinical freedom and autonomy alongside an experienced and collaborative team of doctors + full-support staff

• 3 Exam rooms with space to expand for additional rooms
• Dental x-rays and dental suite
• Operating Suite
• Digital x-rays
• Ultrasound

• $5,000 annual Medical Director Stipend
• Eligibility for Medical Director Bonus
• Generous CE Allowance: Continuing education budget, plus additional paid time off.
• Relocation Assistance: Complimentary third-party relocation services, up to $50k.

The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The MD is also responsible for maintaining an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the MD holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and the overall management of practice operations.

The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to the administrative and leadership duties of the MD role. Effective MDs demonstrate strong work and professional ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold a high standard of patient care. They are part of the foundation upon which successful veterinary practices are built and directly impact and influence hospital culture and morale.

• Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
  • Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
  • Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
  • Works toward making various services work as one team
  • In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory
  • Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
  • Sees patients and handles clinical practice
  • Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
  • Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
  • Appropriately manages…