Medical Director - Carnegie Hill Veterinarians

About the role

Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is seeking a Medical Director to join a collaborative, well-established, excellent clientele practice in the heart of Manhattan. This is an opportunity to practice high-quality, thoughtful medicine in a supportive environment without non-competes, unrealistic production pressure, or burnout-driven schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise hospital operations, from patient care to facility maintenance, in collaboration with the Practice Manager.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the veterinary team, ensuring they receive top-notch training and support.
• Act as the DEA Registrant and "Veterinarian in Charge," ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Handle budget administration, including approving expenditures and projecting overtime requirements.
• Address pet owners' concerns and maintain the hospital's culture of compassion and excellence.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree, with a license to practice in NY – active and in good standing.
• Interest in general practice medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• Candidates with strong interest in mentoring highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues.
• Passion for teamwork, mentorship, and delivering exceptional patient care.
• Confidence in handling a wide range of cases in a fast-paced setting.

About the clinic

Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is a multi-doctor, full-service small animal hospital offering the gold standard in medical and surgical care. Diagnostic equipment includes an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and ultrasound. The practice has experienced support staff crucial to patient and client care. Doctors perform a variety of routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries and dentistry. All patients undergoing anesthesia receive pre-op lab work, an IV catheter, IV fluids, and careful monitoring and recovery by skilled surgical technicians.

Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is part of Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Benefits

• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Straight Salary OR Salary Plus Production
• Generous sign-on bonuses & relocation assistance
• No non-compete
• No negative accrual
• 4 weeks (160 hours) of PTO
• Hassle-free flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Student Debt Assistance
• Generous CE allowance – 5 days or $3,500 annually
• Paid license fees and membership dues
• 24-hour mental health & wellness resources

Pay

$170,000 – $220,000 annually (commensurate with experience + production)

Schedule

Full-time, 35–40 hours per week. General practice hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday closed.