Veterinary Medical Director
Position Overview
As Medical Director, you will provide medical leadership and strategic direction for the hospital while maintaining an active clinical role. You will partner closely with the Practice Manager, Operations Advisor, and hospital team to ensure exceptional patient care, client satisfaction, team engagement, and business performance. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, developing strong team culture, and driving clinical excellence.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead by example in delivering exceptional medical care and client service
- Mentor, coach, and support associate veterinarians and hospital staff
- Partner with leadership to recruit, onboard, develop, and retain team members
- Create professional development plans for associate doctors
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture
- Assist in veterinarian scheduling, PTO planning, and continuing education coordination
- Collaborate on hospital budgeting, annual planning, and productivity initiatives
- Ensure clear and effective communication across all levels of the hospital
- Champion Fear Free practices and high medical standards throughout the organization
Clinical & Operational Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality preventive, diagnostic, medical, and surgical care
- Develop comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans
- Communicate effectively with clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up care
- Foster long-term relationships with clients and their pets
- Guide daily hospital workflow and caseload management
- Delegate responsibilities appropriately to maximize efficiency and patient care
- Address client concerns promptly and professionally
- Support ongoing quality improvement initiatives and best medical practices
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution
- Florida veterinary license in good standing (or eligibility for licensure)
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical veterinary experience
- Prior leadership, mentoring, or management experience preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and team-building skills
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and client experiences
About United Veterinary Care
Longwood Veterinary Clinic is proud to be a United Veterinary Care partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the individuality of each hospital while providing resources that empower teams to deliver outstanding patient care and build rewarding veterinary careers. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.