Innovetive Petcare

Medical Director / Managing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MDVM) - Houston, TX

Innovetive Petcare  •  $130k - $150k/yr  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Medical Director / Managing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MDVM) - Houston, TX

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, Texas

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 / year


Medical Director / Managing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MDVM)
West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates | Briar Forest, Houston, TX
Lead with Compassion. Learn with Purpose. Specialize with Us.

West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates is seeking an experienced Medical Director / Managing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MDVM) to lead our thriving small animal general practice in Houston, Texas. This is an outstanding opportunity for a veterinarian ready to advance into a leadership role while continuing to practice high-quality, patient-focused medicine.If you are passionate about veterinary leadership, mentorship, and clinical excellence, and want to grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment, this role may be the perfect next step.
Medical Director Role Overview
The Medical Director / MDVM is responsible for creating a positive, team-oriented hospital culture where veterinarians and staff deliver exceptional medical care and outstanding client service. In partnership with the Practice Manager and Regional Operations Manager, you will provide medical leadership, manage associate veterinarians, and ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and standards of care.
What You’ll Love About This Role

  • Supporting veterinarians in their medical, professional, and administrative development
  • Leading team growth through staff meetings, annual reviews, coaching, and mentorship
  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring medical and regulatory compliance protocols
  • Partnering with regional leadership to assist with annual planning, operational strategy, and practice growth
  • Collaborating with hospital leadership to foster a culture of high-quality medicine, teamwork, and financial success

Qualifications & Core Competencies:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
  • Active veterinary license in good standing in the state of Texas
  • Ideally 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a veterinary setting preferred
  • Strong emotional intelligence and people-management skills
  • Commitment to gold-standard veterinary medicine and ethical practice
  • Proven ability to delegate effectively and drive team performance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits Package:


We offer a competitive leadership compensation package designed to support both professional and personal success:

  • Sign-on and retention bonuses available
  • Competitive base annual salary
  • JV partnership potential
  • No negative accrual (financial stability and peace of mind)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid time off
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 24/7 access to Kindly Human, a peer-to-peer mental well-being platform
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid professional liability insurance
  • 401(k) with 2% company match
  • 529 Gift of College savings plan
  • Continuing Education allowance ( $2,500 annually + 3 CE PTO days)
  • Student loan repayment program (up to $15,000/year for 4 years)
  • 100% coverage of DEA and Texas state licensure fees
  • Professional development programs including:
    • Global FAST ultrasound training
    • Dental training with a board-certified dentist
    • Leadership cohort programs

About West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates:

Located in the Briar Forest area of West Houston, West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates is a trusted small animal veterinary hospital serving dogs and cats with compassionate, high-quality care. Our practice emphasizes client education, open communication, and individualized treatment plansOur services include:

  • Allergy and dermatology care
  • Preventive wellness and vaccinations
  • Spay and neuter surgery
  • Comprehensive dental care
  • Laser therapy and pain management
  • Pet counseling and behavior support
  • In-house diagnostics and advanced imaging
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Wellness care for all life stages

We are committed to continuous learning, collaboration, and delivering the most up-to-date veterinary care—starting with supporting our exceptional team members. Proud Partner of Innovetive PetcareWest Houston Veterinary Medical Associates is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare, a national veterinary network that believes veterinarians are the future of the profession. We focus on cultivating, innovating, developing, and collaborating to build exceptional teams that provide outstanding patient care.
Lead with Compassion. Learn with Purpose. Specialize with Us.
Join a practice where leadership, medicine, and quality of life come together. If you’re ready to make an impact as a Veterinary Medical Director / Managing DVM, we invite you to apply today.
Take the next step in your veterinary leadership career with West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates.

Innovetive Petcare

About Innovetive Petcare

Our Vision

Innovetive Petcare owns and operates veterinary practices across the country. Our clinics benefit from our tools, resources, and a great support team dedicated to helping veterinary practices prosper and grow.

Innovetive Petcare runs a great business so our veterinarians can focus on providing exceptional patient care. We want our veterinarians and staff to enjoy a better life, with more work-life balance, a strong supportive community, and ongoing training and career development.

Our Team

At Innovetive Petcare, it all begins with a great team. From the veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers and administrative staff at our clinics, to the great support team in our home office, our team is passionate about animal health.

Happy employees, happy clients

When we become your partner, we invest in your people. We believe in the power of company culture and do whatever we can to ensure a fulfilling career with work-life balance. Along with a generous benefits package, we offer continuous development and education opportunities for your employees to learn, grow and develop.

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Year Founded
2015
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