Medical Director Veterinarian

Lead a respected hospital while staying hands-on in medicine

Warwick Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director in our long-established small animal practice.

This is a true clinical leadership role — our Medical Directors spend over 90% of their time practicing medicine, providing leadership without stepping away from patient care.

Quick Snapshot

• Growing to a 3 DVM team (including you as Medical Director)
• Shared rotating Saturday schedule across all doctors
• 90%+ clinical role (hands-on medicine)
• Strong operational support from Hospital Manager + CareVet leadership
• Mix of wellness, sick visits, surgery, and exotics
• Established, loyal client base
• Predictable scheduling with strong work-life balance

Compensation & Perks

• Six-figure base salary + production (no negative accrual)
• $60K signing bonus package
• Paid family leave
• Schedule flexibility + true PTO
• Strong clinical and operational support

Compensation is competitive and designed to reflect your experience and leadership responsibilities.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role — not a desk job.

You’ll guide medical standards, mentor your team, and influence the direction of the hospital while maintaining an active clinical caseload.

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who wants to step into leadership while helping grow and shape a well-supported team.

Your Role as Medical Director

You will:

• Guide medical standards and patient care quality
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians
• Collaborate with the Hospital Manager on workflow and operations
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture
• Maintain an active clinical caseload

Operational responsibilities are shared with an experienced Hospital Manager and CareVet leadership, so your focus remains on medicine and mentorship — not administrative overload.

What It’s Like to Practice Here

Founded in 1961, Warwick Animal Hospital has built decades-long relationships with clients and staff.

This is not a high-volume, high-pressure hospital — you’ll have the time and support to practice medicine thoughtfully while leading effectively.

You’ll be stepping into a growing team environment, where your leadership will directly shape the future of the practice while still being supported by an experienced staff and operational team.

We prioritize:

• Thoughtful appointment pacing
• Strong technician support
• Collaborative decision-making
• Predictable scheduling and work-life balance
• A respectful, team-oriented culture

Medical Capabilities & Caseload

You’ll lead a full-service hospital providing comprehensive care for:

• Dogs and cats
• Pocket pets and exotics

Hospital features include:

• Digital radiography
• Therapy laser
• Established client base
• Experienced support staff

Life in Newport News

Newport News offers coastal living with city convenience.

You’ll enjoy:

• Beaches and waterfront recreation
• Easy access to Williamsburg, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach
• Historic sites and museums
• Family-friendly communities and schools
• Affordable cost of living compared to major metro areas

CareVet Offers You: 

• Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
• Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus  
• Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian 
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance 
• Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties 
• Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities 
• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker 
• For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!  

• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

Ready to step into a leadership role where you can make an impact and still enjoy practicing medicine?

Contact Skyler Lair or apply directly. 
 (214) 616-8873

slair@carevethealth.com

Apply in just a few minutes — no lengthy application required.

About the Network 

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.  

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