Medical Director

Roanoke Animal Hospital is Eastern North Carolina’s premier full‑service veterinary hospital. Our modern practice offers a wide variety of cutting‑edge medical, surgical, and dental treatment options to a loyal and compliant clientele. Our doctors enjoy the support of a cohesively trained, cheerful staff and a sustainable work‑life balance.

• Up to $130,000 base salary plus production bonuses
• Choice of incentive up to $25,000:
  Student Loan Repayment Plan, Retention Bonus, Sign‑On Bonus, Health Insurance Reimbursement, Vacation Allowance, Relocation Assistance, or Donation to a charity of your choice
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage & 401(k)
• Attractive PTO and a rotating schedule, providing a healthy work‑life balance with large blocks of days off, including weekends and no on‑call hours required
• $2,500 in continuing education and additional coverage for licensing, DEA, dues & fees
• Opportunity to provide new services to our community – Roanoke Animal Hospital supports the CE interests of our veterinarians

• Fully equipped surgical suite, offering a variety of soft‑tissue surgeries
• Ultrasound and echocardiogram
• Digital radiology – including dental
• Reproductive services
• Full‑service boarding, grooming, and daycare

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

• 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
• Establish medical protocols
• Oversee the transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor
• Minimize waste and control costs related to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories

• Participate in the recruiting and interviewing process for doctors and, when appropriate, general staff members
• Be passionate about mentoring other associates
• Monitor doctors’ performance and production
• Participate in technician appraisal and medical counseling sessions
• Ensure all medical staff receive applicable training, including mentoring of new graduates
• Support the hospital manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM licensure

• 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

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of North Carolina
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Delegates tasks and achieves results with hospital team members
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively
• Leads employees by coaching, correcting, developing, and motivating them to achieve success
• Manages time and tasks appropriately
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients

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.