Veterinarian Medical Director

About the role

Provide clinical leadership and help establish medical best practices
Mentor and support associate veterinarians and support staff
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
Partner with hospital leadership to support strategic growth initiatives
Maintain an active clinical caseload while balancing leadership responsibilities
Help drive medical excellence and exceptional client experiences
Support innovation and the continued expansion of services

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and help establish medical best practices
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians and support staff
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
• Partner with hospital leadership to support strategic growth initiatives
• Maintain an active clinical caseload while balancing leadership responsibilities
• Help drive medical excellence and exceptional client experiences
• Support innovation and the continued expansion of services

Requirements

• Experience as a Veterinary Leader
• Experience as a Medical Director
• Experience in Small Animal Medicine
• Experience in Companion Animal Care
• Experience in Veterinary Surgery
• Experience in Preventive Medicine
• Experience in Veterinary Diagnostics
• Experience in Associate Veterinarian Mentorship
• Experience in Clinical Team Development
• Experience in Medical Protocol Development
• Experience in Hospital Growth & Strategy
• Experience in Practice Management
• Experience in Client Communication & Education
• Experience in Team Building & Engagement
• Experience in Change Management
• Experience in Workflow Optimization
• Experience in Relationship Building
• Experience in Compassionate Patient Care

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Board Certification in Small Animal Medicine (optional but preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a veterinary setting
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for veterinary medicine and a commitment to high-quality care

Skills

• Leadership
• Medical Director Experience
• Small Animal Medicine
• Companion Animal Care
• Veterinary Surgery
• Preventive Medicine
• Veterinary Diagnostics
• Associate Veterinarian Mentorship
• Clinical Team Development
• Medical Protocol Development
• Hospital Growth & Strategy
• Practice Management
• Client Communication & Education
• Team Building & Engagement
• Change Management
• Workflow Optimization
• Relationship Building
• Compassionate Patient Care

Benefits

• Up to $175,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience) plus leadership stipend
• Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
• Generous sign-on and relocation assistance
• Equity incentive opportunities for Medical Directors
• No on-call responsibilities
• No emergency hours
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA options)
• Generous PTO with rollover
• Paid parental leave and bonding time
• Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
• Paid professional dues and AVMA PLIT coverage
• Personal pet discounts
• Medical autonomy to pursue your clinical interests
• Support from a highly skilled and fully utilized team
• Collaboration with an experienced Medical Advisory Board
• Additional wellness and professional benefits

Pay

• Up to $175,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience) plus leadership stipend

Schedule

• No on-call responsibilities
• No emergency hours