Medical Director | Lead team & manage

Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to take your career to the next level? At NVA, we're not just a network of over 1,000 veterinary hospitals - we're a passionate crew united by our love for animals and the belief that working as a team elevates pet care to new heights. As a Medical Director with NVA, you'll experience a true sense of belonging, empowerment, and endless opportunities for career growth.

If you're craving a chance to spread your wings with opportunities to pursue joint-venture partnerships while staying connected to your veterinary passions, explore this Medical Director role in Ohio today!

Brightwood Animal Hospital in Mentor, Ohio seeks a Managing Veterinarian (or someone that would like to work into a leadership role) to join our fun, hardworking, compassionate team as we continue to grow! Serving an affluent demographic area our progressive, small animal practice stresses comprehensive and compassionate medicine and surgery in a spacious and well‑equipped facility. Brightwood Animal Hospital has provided high‑quality veterinary care and grooming services to the local community for over 35 years.

We support local rescues such as the Humane Society, Rescue Village, Lake County Dog Shelter and Ashtabula County Dog Shelter by providing free first exams to adopted pets. It is important we give back to the community and assist in providing medical services for animals in need.

As the Medical Director at Brightwood Animal Hospital, you'll keep doing what you love - practicing veterinary medicine and seeing the furry faces that make your day. But you'll also provide vital medical leadership, oversee the veterinary team, ensure we follow all the rules, and cultivate an environment where exceptional pet care thrives. You'll develop medical protocols, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with the practice manager on finances, budgeting, and operational optimization.

You will have the unique opportunity to work hard and play hard with a team that values family and fun!

• DVM degree from an accredited university and an active state license
• Unwavering commitment to practicing world‑class veterinary medicine
• Skillful ability to delegate, develop, and inspire a winning team
• Top‑notch communication and coaching talents
• Thinking about a leap into leadership in the future? This is the perfect opportunity for you to start as an associate and grow into the Medical Director! Ask us more!

• A competitive compensation package with signing bonus and performance bonuses up to $50k
• Up to $200k annual salary
• Flexible schedules to maintain that crucial work‑life balance and culture that Brightwood takes seriously – No Saturdays or Sundays!
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching
• Annual allowances for continuing education, dues/memberships, and new equipment
• Unparalleled opportunities to own a slice of the practice through joint‑venture partnerships
• Relocating MDVMs receive $20,000 or more towards stress‑free relocation assistance with our corporate relocation partner!

• No Call, No After‑hour Emergencies, Closed Saturdays & Sundays!
• Flexible Scheduling for a positive work/life balance
• Digital Radiology
• Brand new Digital Dental Radiology
• Revamped Dental plans and Oral Surgery options for clients
• Ultrasound
• Dedicated Surgical Suite & Licensed Technicians
• Surgical Laser
• Vet‑Dop
• Tonopen
• In‑House Lab Equipment including brand new E8T Combo Crit Centrifuge
• Brand New Computers and Workstations
• Acupuncture/Chiropractic Medicine available for referral locally
• Nearby Emergency Hospitals

At Brightwood, it's our goal to maintain a relaxed, mutually respectful, fun environment that is conducive to providing quality medicine for pets and pet parents and a work‑life balance for the staff. Family comes first at Brightwood! We love jokes (especially dad jokes), a good prank and some team activities (Ask us about our ax throwing, cosmic bowling, haunted winery, tortilla challenge!)

Relocation benefits are offered at NVA GP’s discretion and are available only for approved Managing Veterinarian roles within the following states: OH, WV, PA, MD, NJ, NY, MA, RI, CT, VT, NH, ME. Eligibility is dependent on distance moved, business need, and final approval from Talent Acquisition. Payment amounts and criteria may vary by role and are subject to change at any time.

Relocation benefits are not available for local moves (e.g., short‑distance moves within the same metro area). NVA GP reserves the right to determine whether a move qualifies as “relocation” based on mileage thresholds, candidate address, and business rationale.