About this opportunity
Animal Medical Center of Deer Valley. lists this Medical Director opportunity in glendale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are you an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, leading with intention, and helping shape the future of a well‑established practice? Animal Medical Center of Deer Valley (AMC Deer Valley) is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to provide medical leadership and guide our hospital as we move into its next chapter.
This is a unique opportunity for a confident, people‑focused leader to step into a respected role at an AAHA‑accredited hospital that values high‑quality medicine, collaboration, and culture.
About the Hospital
Founded in 2001, AMC Deer Valley is a long‑standing, trusted practice serving a loyal client base. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, collaborative culture rooted in communication and teamwork. Leadership is hands‑on and approachable, with a strong emphasis on consistency, professionalism, and mutual respect. Team connection is fostered through regular collaboration, ensuring alignment and shared goals across the hospital.
Hospital Highlights:
AAHA accredited
3 exam rooms
Surgical suite
The Role
As Managing Veterinarian, you’ll balance clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and strategic oversight. You’ll partner closely with hospital leadership to ensure consistent medical standards while fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative environment.
Medical Leadership
Provide oversight of medical and surgical cases
Establish, uphold, and evolve medical protocols and standards of care
Support continuity of care across doctors
Guide diagnostics, treatment planning, and client communication
Ensure the hospital remains inspection‑ready at all times
Mentor and support associate veterinarians
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and performance development
Partner with leadership on training, CE tracking, and licensure
Promote a respectful, team‑first culture
Practice Operations & Growth
Support efficient workflows and operational improvements
Encourage client education, compliance, and patient visits
Participate in hospital initiatives and community engagement
Help guide the practice through an upcoming leadership transition
CE allowance, paid licensure, and membership dues
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k) with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $30,000 sign‑on bonus!
Additional management bonuses
Opportunity for production based bonuses
Base salary: $140,000–$160,000 (depending on experience)
The Ideal Candidate
DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary school
Active Arizona license (or ability to obtain)
5+ years of clinical experience
Previous leadership or management experience preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Passion for mentorship, collaboration, and culture‑building
Commitment to practicing high‑quality, ethical veterinary medicine
National Veterinary Associates 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.
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Worksite address
glendale, CA, 91222, US
Who can apply
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