Medical Director Veterinarian

Western Veterinary Partners

$125K — $150K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited veterinary school
  • Active (or eligible) Florida veterinary license
  • 5+ years of small animal clinical experience preferred
  • Previous Medical Director or leadership experience preferred
  • Strong communication, mentorship, and leadership skills
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
  • Passion for progressive medicine, coaching others, and building high-performing teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee clinical operations at two small animal hospitals
  • Mentor and develop veterinary staff to enhance their skills
  • Drive growth strategies to improve hospital performance
  • Establish and maintain medical excellence across both locations
  • Cultivate strong relationships with clients and staff
  • Continue practicing high-quality medicine in a collaborative environment
  • Implement best practices in veterinary care and team dynamics

Benefits

  • Medical Director leadership stipend
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Flexible scheduling between both hospitals
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
  • DEA, licensing, AVMA, and professional dues reimbursement
  • Leadership development and executive coaching opportunities
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • Supportive Operations and Medical Leadership teams
Full Job Description
Medical Director Veterinarian

Dual-Site Leadership Opportunity | Sunset Animal Clinic & Hammocks Veterinary Hospital | Miami, FL

Lead Two Exceptional Hospitals. Shape the Future of Veterinary Medicine.

Are you an experienced veterinarian looking to make a broader impact? Western Veterinary Partners is seeking a collaborative and visionary Medical Director to provide clinical leadership across two well-established small animal hospitals in Miami, Florida-Sunset Animal Clinic and Hammocks Veterinary Hospital.

This unique dual-site leadership opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring teams, practicing high-quality medicine, driving hospital growth, and building strong relationships with clients and staff. You'll partner closely with hospital leadership to establish medical excellence across both locations while continuing to practice medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment.

About the Hospitals

Sunset Animal Clinic

Serving the Miami community since 1970, Sunset Animal Clinic is a trusted small animal practice dedicated to personalized, evidence-based medicine. The hospital offers preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and internal medicine while maintaining a loyal client base and a collaborative team culture.

Hammocks Veterinary Hospital

Since 1989, Hammocks Veterinary Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care through wellness services, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and medical case management. The hospital serves a diverse client population, making bilingual (English/Spanish) communication highly valued.

Together, these hospitals provide an exciting opportunity to lead two established practices with complementary teams, diverse caseloads, and strong growth potential.

Qualifications
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited veterinary school
  • Active (or eligible) Florida veterinary license
  • 5+ years of small animal clinical experience preferred
  • Previous Medical Director or leadership experience preferred
  • Strong communication, mentorship, and leadership skills
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
  • Passion for progressive medicine, coaching others, and building high-performing teams

Core Competencies
  • Veterinary Leadership
  • Medical Director
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Internal Medicine
  • Preventive Care
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Medical Quality & Standards
  • Client Communication
  • Team Development & Mentorship
  • Hospital Operations
  • Practice Growth
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Collaborative Leadership

What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary plus production
  • Medical Director leadership stipend
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Flexible scheduling between both hospitals
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Generous PTO
  • Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
  • DEA, licensing, AVMA, and professional dues reimbursement
  • VIN membership
  • Leadership development and executive coaching opportunities
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • Supportive Operations and Medical Leadership teams

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the best of both worlds-the ability to lead two established hospitals while maintaining a manageable clinical schedule. You'll have the opportunity to influence medical standards, mentor doctors, grow both teams, and practice progressive medicine without sacrificing work-life balance.

If you're an experienced veterinarian ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to connect.

Join Western Veterinary Partners and help shape the future of Sunset Animal Clinic and Hammocks Veterinary Hospital while making a lasting impact on pets, clients, and the Miami community.

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