Medical Director

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 seeking Medical Directors or Managing Veterinarians in the Bay Area area.

NVA, a community of approximately 850 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit

NVA supports multiple hospital sites in California – each staffed with an internal Managing Veterinarian and Hospital Manager – who partner together to drive the day-to-day functions at the hospital level, autonomously make decisions to support their teams and serve their specific clients by addressing their unique needs.

This would be a leadership role helping drive the future of a clinic and would be a fantastic rising practitioner or seasoned leader ready to make a change.

For more information about the opportunity – email

• Hospital-Oriented:
  We recognize the importance of our veterinary teammates and work relentlessly to help them succeed
• Accountable:
  We strive for excellence and hold ourselves and each other accountable to deliver on our commitments
• Innovative:
  We think creatively and push for new ideas to solve our profession’s greatest challenges
• Transparent:
  We communicate transparently and respectfully to build a trusting, collaborative team
• Generous base salary + monthly production ranging from $180,000-$225,000
• Managing Bonus
• Health benefits, dental, vision and more!
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Discounted Veterinary services
• Relocation or Sign On Bonus options
• Employee Assistance Program- free access to short term counseling
• So much more! At NVA, we don’t take a “one size fits all” approach to benefits. Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll design the ideal benefits package for you.

• Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program.

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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.