Jobs in Sarasota, FL
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The Vet Service – Sarasota Metro

JB-33794 - Medical Director Veterinarian - Sarasota, Florida

1565 1st St, Sarasota, FL, 34236 thevetservice.com/jobcountry/united-states/county-florida
Job details
Annual Salary$150,000‑250,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: mixedAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
Dental
Hiring Bonus
401k
Discounted Pet Care
Vision
Pet Insurance
Health
Practice Overview

We Build Veterinary Careers Globally. The Vet Service is an international veterinarian recruitment platform with thousands of users within the veterinary industry across the USA & Worldwide. Founded in 2016 by veterinarian Dr. Ed Taylor BVMS MRCVS, the Vet service has grown globally servicing users across the world. Offering permanent and temporary contracts globally across the USA and also Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK & Ireland, with a range of roles from junior associate roles to Medical Director or Specialist Level. We are trusted by thousands of veterinary businesses both at independent and corporate level. We feel truly humbled to be connected with so many fantastic people throughout the world both as clients and as veterinary professionals. Contact: info@thevetservice.com

About the Area

Sarasota is a growing veterinary employment market along Florida’s Gulf Coast, supported by expanding suburban communities and strong pet ownership. The region shows steady hiring demand for Associate Veterinarians, Emergency Doctors, and experienced clinicians across companion animal hospitals. With a high quality of life and increasing population growth, Sarasota continues to attract veterinary professionals seeking long-term career opportunities.

Practice Values
boldness
personability
quality
integrity
accountability
Practice Type
emergency
dentistry
diagnostic imaging
surgery
general practice
Species
cat
exotics
large animal
dog
Management SoftwareOther

Requirements

Practice Experience
general practice
diagnostic imaging
emergency
dentistry
surgery
Preferred Skills
teamwork
hospitalized patient management
communication
soft tissue surgery
time management
emotional intelligence
general practice
emergency medicine
exam room management
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Small Animal Medical Director to join an established veterinary emergency hospital in Sarasota, Florida. This permanent leadership opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who wants to combine hands-on clinical medicine with mentorship, team development, and responsibility for maintaining high standards of patient care. The hospital operates within an emergency-focused clinical environment, providing the opportunity to manage more complex and time-sensitive small animal cases while working alongside an experienced veterinary and support team. The role allows you to remain actively involved in patient care while helping guide clinical quality and consistent medical decision-making. As Medical Director, you will support and mentor veterinarians, contribute to clinical protocols, encourage collaboration across the team, and help maintain an efficient and positive hospital culture. The position is well suited to a confident clinician who enjoys balancing direct patient care with broader leadership responsibilities. This position is ideal for an experienced veterinarian seeking strong earning potential, meaningful clinical leadership responsibility, exposure to emergency medicine, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both patient care and veterinary team development within the Sarasota area.