Medical Director

Apple Valley Animal Hospital

is seeking a team-oriented and enthusiastic

Medical Director

to join our team in

Winchester, Virginia!

Join Us in Shaping the Future of

Apple Valley Animal Hospital

Medical Director Opportunity | Winchester, Virginia

A Legacy Practice Seeks Its Next Leader

For over three decades, Apple Valley Animal Hospital has been Winchester's trusted partner in companion animal care. Founded by Virginia Tech graduates Drs. Marietta and Kim Walls, this practice was built on a powerful vision : pets deserve the same medical excellence and compassion we'd want for ourselves.

As our founders prepare for retirement,

we're searching for a practicing veterinarian to lead our team

and write the next chapter of Apple Valley's story.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation :

$140K base salary (negotiable based on experience)

Quarterly leadership bonuses

Generous sign-on and retention incentives

Flexible Benefits - Choose What Matters to You :

Student loan repayment OR relocation assistance OR enhanced vacation allowance OR health insurance reimbursement OR charitable donation in your name

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Work-life balance scheduling with attractive PTO

CE sponsorship covering licensing, DEA, dues, and fees

Well-Equipped Facility :

3 exam rooms

• In-house laboratory
• Digital radiography
• State-of-the-art surgical suite
• Laser therapy
• Stem cell therapy / PRP

Who Thrives Here

This working DVM leadership role is perfect for you if :

You're a practicing veterinarian passionate about high-quality, evidence-based medicine

You naturally inspire and mentor colleagues while seeing your own caseload

You balance clinical excellence with business acumen

You believe great medicine happens through collaboration

You're excited to build on a strong foundation while bringing fresh ideas

Your Leadership Role

As a hands-on Medical Director, you'll :

Clinical Excellence :

Provide direct patient care while guiding medical protocols, ensuring optimal outcomes, elevating care standards, and optimizing inventory

Team Development :

Practice alongside and mentor associates (including new graduates), participate in recruitment, support doctor performance

Strategic Partnership :

Drive practice growth through active clinical work and leadership, contribute to budgets and planning, champion client service, lead innovation

About Winchester

Nestled in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, Winchester offers small-town charm with outdoor recreation, historic sites, and easy access to Washington, D.C. (75 miles).

Ready to Lead?

We're seeking a working veterinarian—not just a manager —someone who will practice medicine daily while leading our team forward. If you're a practicing DVM ready to combine clinical work with leadership and make a lasting impact, let's talk.

Apply today and let's start a conversation about your future—and ours.

For more information about our hospital - https : / / www.applevalleypet.com