Medical Director / Managing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MDVM) - Houston, TX

Innovetive Petcare

$150K — $180K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
  • Licensure in good standing in Texas
  • 5+ years of veterinary medicine experience preferred
  • Demonstrated positive leadership abilities
  • Strong emotional intelligence in managing staff
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary ethics
  • Ability to delegate tasks effectively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Foster a positive teamwork environment for veterinary staff
  • Support personal development of medical and administrative skills
  • Lead staff meetings and conduct annual performance reviews
  • Monitor compliance protocols and ensure regulatory adherence
  • Collaborate with Regional Operations Manager on practice growth strategy
  • Ensure a culture of quality medicine and financial success
  • Manage associate veterinarians and provide medical leadership

Benefits

  • Sign on and retention bonuses available
  • Generous compensation package
  • Potential for joint venture partnership
  • No negative accrual for financial stability
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 24/7 access to mental well-being platform, Kindly Human
  • Employee discounts available
  • Paid parental leave policy
  • Access to professional development programs including specialized training
  • Paid professional liability insurance coverage
  • 401k plan with a company match
  • 529 Gift of College Savings Plan
  • Continuing education allowance of $2,500 annually with 3 days of CE-specific PTO
  • Student loan repayment up to $15,000 annually for 4 years
  • 100% coverage of DEA and State Licensure fees
Full Job Description
Medical Director / Managing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MDVM) - Houston, TX

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, Texas

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

Medical Director / Managing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MDVM)

West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates | Briar Forest, Houston, TX

Medical Director Role Overview

The Medical Director / MDVM is responsible for creating a positive, team-oriented hospital culture where veterinarians and staff deliver exceptional medical care and outstanding client service. In partnership with the Practice Manager and Regional Operations Manager, you will provide medical leadership, manage associate veterinarians, and ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and standards of care.

What You'll Love About This Role
  • Supporting veterinarians in their medical, professional, and administrative development
  • Leading team growth through staff meetings, annual reviews, coaching, and mentorship
  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring medical and regulatory compliance protocols
  • Partnering with regional leadership to assist with annual planning, operational strategy, and practice growth
  • Collaborating with hospital leadership to foster a culture of high-quality medicine, teamwork, and financial success


Qualifications & Core Competencies:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
  • Active veterinary license in good standing in the state of Texas
  • Ideally 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a veterinary setting preferred
  • Strong emotional intelligence and people-management skills
  • Commitment to gold-standard veterinary medicine and ethical practice
  • Proven ability to delegate effectively and drive team performance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Compensation & Benefits Package:

We offer a competitive leadership compensation package designed to support both professional and personal success:
  • Competitive Salary: ProSal with no Negative Accrual
  • Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
  • Up to $50,000sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
  • Ownership or Partnership interest? Equity ownership package with no money out of pocket! Up to $300,000 and annual MD bonus of $15,000
  • Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
  • Student loan assistance for early career candidates - up to $15,000/year for 4 years
  • Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $3,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
  • Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
  • Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
  • Professional development programs including:
    • Global FAST ultrasound training
    • Dental training with a board-certified dentist
    • Leadership cohort programs


Located in the Briar Forest area of West Houston, West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates is a trusted small animal veterinary hospital serving dogs and cats with compassionate, high-quality care. Our practice emphasizes client education, open communication, and individualized treatment plans.

Our services include:
  • Allergy and dermatology care
  • Preventive wellness and vaccinations
  • Spay and neuter surgery
  • Comprehensive dental care
  • Laser therapy and pain management
  • Pet counseling and behavior support
  • In-house diagnostics and advanced imaging
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Wellness care for all life stages

We are committed to continuous learning, collaboration, and delivering the most up-to-date veterinary care-starting with supporting our exceptional team members.

Join a practice where leadership, medicine, and quality of life come together. If you're ready to make an impact as a Veterinary Medical Director / Managing DVM, we invite you to apply today.

Take the next step in your veterinary leadership career with West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates.

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