Medical Director

Medical Director – Vacaville Animal

Care Center

Location : Vacaville, CA

Compensation : Base salary up to $150,00-$180,000 with production

bonuses | Generous sign-on / retention / relocation bonuses |

Negotiable based on experience

Lead with heart. Practice

with purpose. Live where you love.   Vacaville Animal Care

Center is excited to welcome a Medical Director to lead our

talented team in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. With

more than 60 years of service in the community and a recently

expanded hospital, we’re ready for our next phase of growth—and

we’re looking for a leader to help shape that future.

We’re a

2-doctor (looking to add our 3rd!), full-service practice serving

primarily companion animals with a collaborative team culture that

values laughter, balance, and top-tier medicine. You’ll find the

support and autonomy you need to lead, innovate, and practice

high-quality care—without sacrificing your own quality of life.

The Medical Director

Opportunity

As our Medical Director, you will :

Serve as the clinical leader of the

hospital, driving medical quality and patient care standards.

Provide mentorship and oversight for

associate veterinarians.

Partner with the

Hospital Manager to manage hospital operations, including

budgeting, staffing, and workflow optimization.

Promote a collaborative, supportive, and

positive team environment.

Help identify and

implement new service offerings aligned with your areas of

interest.

This is a unique opportunity

to join a thriving team, step into a leadership role with

significant influence, and still enjoy a flexible schedule and

work-life balance.

Why You’ll Love

It Here

Modern Medicine : Our new

hospital offers 5 exam rooms, a comfort suite with private

entrance / exit, digital radiography, ultrasound, and two dental

tables.

Supportive Team : Strong

tech-to-doctor ratios and a highly collaborative, fun-loving team.

Strong DVM tenure.

Balanced Schedule : 4-day

work week, no weekends or on-call, 60 minute lunch

Diverse Caseload : Primarily dogs and cats,

with one DVM seeing pocket pets

Your Ideal Background

5+ years of

clinical experience

Licensed (or eligible for

licensure) in California

Passion for

leadership, mentorship, and team culture

Committed to practicing the highest standards of medicine

Skilled in balancing clinical work with

operational oversight

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation : Up to

$180,000 base salary depending on experience + production-based

bonuses

Generous sign-on and relocation

bonuses

4-Week Paid Sabbitcal Retention Bonus

(in addition to PTO)

Equity Opportunity : Cash

buy-in available for up to 10% hospital ownership

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401K with

match, PTO, paid CE and license dues, maternity support, wellness

programs, pet insurance discounts, and more

Work-Life Balance : Flexible 4-day schedule, closed for lunch, no

weekend or on-call shift

About

Vacaville, CA

Halfway between San Francisco and

Sacramento, Vacaville offers small-town charm with big-city access.

Whether it’s hiking at Lake Berryessa, exploring Napa Valley’s

vineyards, or shopping and dining locally, there’s something for

everyone. The area boasts low crime, affordable living, and great

schools—perfect for families and professionals alike.

Ready to lead with purpose

and practice medicine your

way?

Join us at Vacaville

Animal Care Center and be part of a team—and a community—that truly

values you.

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.