About this opportunity
American Veterinary Medical Association lists this Medical Director - New Hospital Management - Flexible Scheduling Available | Ruckersville Animal Hospital - Up to $190K & $150K Signing Bonus opportunity in ruckersville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day and lifestyle scheduling options with no Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $150K–$190K base | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $150K
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Director to join our team at Ruckersville Animal Hospital. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. With a new hospital management and leadership team in place, Ruckersville is entering an exciting new chapter. This is an opportunity for a Doctor who wants to practice with clinical autonomy, contribute to a positive medical culture, and play a meaningful role in the hospital’s continued growth and success.
Serving Ruckersville and the surrounding community since 1988, the hospital provides comprehensive care ranging from wellness and preventive medicine to dentistry and laser therapy in a modern, well-equipped facility.
You care for pets. We care for you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
The opportunity to help shape the hospital’s next chapter alongside a new Medical Director and leadership team
Clinical autonomy and a commitment to high-quality medicine
Modern, state-of-the-art facility
An experienced veterinary and support team
A trusted community presence dating back to 1988 (38+ years!)
Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony
For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Ruckersville offers flexible scheduling options, including:
Three- or four-day workweeks
No Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations
Lifestyle scheduling that creates more room for family needs, CE, academic interests, or other commitments
If flexibility is important to you, we’ll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work.
Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.
What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:
Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $150,000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Team Member Pet Discounts
Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
CE stipends and career development resources
Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
Local hospital culture backed by national resources
Key Responsibilities
Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
Works toward making various services work as one team
In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory
Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
Sees patients and handles clinical practice
Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
Appropriately manages controlled drugs
Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
Conducts regular doctor meetings
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions
Develops medical policies
Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate
Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs
Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and works with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results
Helps identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions (locum)
Qualifications (Required)
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
Current State Veterinary License
DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
3-5+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
Excellent surgical and dental skills.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Pay Range (based on a full-time, 40-hour workweek)
$150,000-$190,000 USD
About PetVet Care Centers
Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets.
We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time . That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.
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Who can apply
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