Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Medical Director to join their 4 doctor team! Established in 1956, this busy small animal practice in Hampton, Virginia, is AAHA-accredited and proud to serve its community with a strong reputation for quality care. The efficient and communicative staff works hard to ensure a pleasant, stress-free experience for both clients and patients. The hospital provides primary and urgent care, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. A board-certified surgeon and skilled ultrasonographer visit weekly to support the diagnostic and treatment strategies of the five dedicated veterinarians.

Culturally, Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital is a great environment for new and experienced veterinarians alike. The team is extremely collaborative and encourages one another to improve their skills and build knowledge. Due to the supportive environment, a majority of doctors and support staff have been with the practice for multiple years. In fact, more than 10 employees have been with the practice for longer than a decade. Those attributes, combined with the spacious facility in a beautiful area, five supportive doctors, and four collaborative LVTs, make Armistead a fantastic place for veterinarians and support staff to grow their careers.

The primary purpose and function of the Medical Director is to ensure the hospital is providing high quality veterinary care and exceptional client service while achieving high levels of Associate engagement, retention and productivity. The Medical Director partners with the Practice Manager as well as the Regional Manager of Operations, Chief People Officer and Director of Operations to operate an effective and productive veterinary practice and improve both the medical quality and business performance of the hospital.

The most important part of the Medical Director role is leading by example as an exceptional practicing veterinarian. The ratio of time spent on pure leadership duties vs practicing Veterinarian responsibilities will vary depending on the hospital situation; the Medical Director must use good judgment in prioritizing their duties on any given day, ensuring hospital productivity. On average, the ratio is expected to be about 20% leadership duties and 80% practicing Veterinarian duties.

Who we are looking for:

• Experienced, full-time well-rounded General Practice focused veterinarian with strong leadership skills

Highlights:

• Full-time base salary range 170-225k for 40 hours/week + optional production plan; open to relief and part-time. Commitment/relocation bonus up to 75k; Negotiable schedule and compensation.

• AAHA accredited since 1992

• 4 veterinarians on staff. >90% DVM retention rates based on 2023 Employment Engagement Survey

• 4 Licensed Veterinary Technicians with additional assistant currently pursuing licensure

• 12:00pm-2:00pm break from appointments M-F

• Visiting specialists in surgery, neurology. dermatology and more

• Ability to service clients through hybrid model approach; appointment and walk ins

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package (401k with generous employer contributions paid vacation/sick time, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, license and professional dues coverage)

• Continuing education allowance and full week of paid time off for continuing education + additional continuing education stipends for hands on wetlabs/courses

• Additional internal continuing education (including wellness focused) opportunities

• MentorVet, Veterinary Specialists on Demand, NOMV Lifeboat and several other support platforms available

• Relocation bonus

Why VetEvolve:

• Everything we do is about people, which is why our efforts focus on providing opportunity, stability, and development for our team members.

• Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on ourvideos page

• We never lose sight of why our job is important — it empowers you and the team to deliver consistently high-quality care for pets and their owners.

• From ‘Lose the Stress’ weekly yoga to our partnerships with Not One More Vet and Headspace, we invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing. Our CEO, Chief People Officer and several additional team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.

• We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, Trust

• “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.” - VetEvolve network DVM. Reach out to us to hear more from our veterinarians about how we strive to provide team members environments where they feel “Happy Here.”

• Industry leading veterinarian and support staff retention rates

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university upon hire

• Current DEA License or obtained upon hire

• Active Veterinary State License upon hire

Apply via our website or contact mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information.

About Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital

VetEvolve is a people-first organization that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We customize our approach to partnering with DVMs to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. 

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