Medical Director – Longwood, Florida
Location: Longwood, Florida | Greater Orlando Area
Schedule: Full-time
Practice: Established six-doctor small animal general practice
Compensation: Competitive compensation package (from $130,000 to $150,000)
Experience: Minimum 4 years of clinical veterinary experience
Leadership: Medical leadership, DVM mentorship, practice development, and clinical operations
Benefits: 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare, generous PTO, CE allowance, professional dues and licensing reimbursement, liability coverage, and wellbeing support
About the Role
An established small animal veterinary practice in Longwood, Florida is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead its clinical team while remaining actively involved in patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian with at least 4 years of clinical experience who is ready to combine hands-on medicine with medical leadership, mentorship, team development, and practice growth.
The Medical Director will guide an established veterinary team, working closely with experienced practice leadership to maintain high medical standards, support hospital performance, and create an environment where veterinarians and support staff can continue developing professionally.
The position offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health and financial benefits, generous PTO, extensive continuing education support, and paid professional expenses.
For an experienced veterinarian looking to make a greater impact while continuing to practice high-quality medicine, this role provides the opportunity to help shape the future direction of an established Central Florida hospital.
About the Practice
The practice is an established, full-service small animal hospital in Longwood, Florida, supported by veterinarians, skilled veterinary technicians, and experienced practice management.
The hospital has developed a loyal client base and provides comprehensive veterinary services across preventive medicine, diagnostics, general medical care, surgery, and ongoing patient management.
A strong emphasis is placed on Fear Free principles, with the team focused on reducing patient stress and creating positive experiences for both pets and their owners.
The working environment prioritizes:
Clinical excellence
Veterinary mentorship
Teamwork and collaboration
Continuous professional development
Fear Free patient care
Client relationships
Efficient hospital operations
Continued practice development
The Medical Director will have the opportunity to influence medical standards, hospital growth, veterinarian development, clinical workflows, and overall team culture.
Responsibilities
Serve as the medical leader of the veterinary practice.
Maintain an active clinical role while providing leadership and strategic direction.
Deliver high-quality preventive, diagnostic, medical, and surgical care.
Lead by example in maintaining excellent medical and client service standards.
Mentor, coach, and support associate veterinarians.
Help create individualized professional development plans for DVM team members.
Support the continued development of veterinary technicians and other hospital staff.
Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture.
Champion Fear Free practices throughout the hospital.
Partner with practice leadership on recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention.
Assist with veterinarian scheduling and PTO planning.
Coordinate and support continuing education opportunities.
Work alongside practice leadership on hospital budgeting and annual planning.
Contribute to productivity and operational improvement initiatives.
Guide daily hospital workflow and caseload management.
Delegate responsibilities appropriately to support clinical efficiency.
Develop comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans.
Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, prognoses, and follow-up requirements clearly with clients.
Build long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
Address client concerns professionally and constructively.
Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based medical practices.
Maintain clear and effective communication across the hospital team.
Help establish and maintain consistently high standards of patient care.
Candidate Profile
Candidates should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution and possess, or be eligible to obtain, an active veterinary license in good standing in Florida.
A minimum of 4 years of clinical veterinary experience is required.
Previous veterinary leadership, mentoring, or management experience is preferred, particularly for candidates who have supported DVM development or contributed to clinical standards and team performance.
The ideal candidate will combine strong clinical capabilities with excellent communication, organization, mentoring, and team-building skills.
Candidates should be comfortable balancing hands-on veterinary medicine with leadership responsibilities, including staff development, workflow management, scheduling, quality improvement, and aspects of hospital planning.
A genuine interest in mentoring veterinarians and developing a positive clinical culture will be particularly important.
The successful candidate should demonstrate sound clinical judgment, professionalism, accountability, compassion, and a commitment to delivering excellent patient and client experiences.
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers a competitive compensation package alongside comprehensive financial, health, wellbeing, and professional development benefits.
Benefits include:
Competitive compensation package
Generous paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Employer match
Medical insurance with multiple plan options
Dental insurance, including a fully paid employee premium option
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Complimentary short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage available
Company-paid life insurance
Optional supplemental life insurance for employees and family members
Employee Assistance Program
Headspace access
Generous continuing education allowance
Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
State veterinary license reimbursement
DEA registration reimbursement
State veterinary medical association dues reimbursement
AVMA dues reimbursement
Eligible specialty association dues reimbursement
Team member discounts on veterinary care
Referral bonus program
On-demand pay access
Experienced veterinary technician support
Opportunity to influence medical standards and hospital development
DVM mentorship and leadership responsibilities
Fear Free-focused clinical environment
For veterinarians searching for Veterinary Medical Director jobs in Longwood, FL, this opportunity combines hands-on clinical medicine with meaningful leadership responsibility, extensive professional benefits, and the ability to influence the continued development of an established veterinary hospital.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Veterinarian in Central Florida ready to progress into a senior medical leadership position, this could be an excellent next career move.
With a competitive compensation package, comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) match, generous PTO, extensive CE support, professional expense reimbursement, and the opportunity to lead an established team, the position provides a strong platform for long-term clinical and leadership development.
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Abi Webb - Senior Talent Partner
T: (404) 382-0164
E: abi@supreme-ss.com