The Job Opportunity:
A well-established veterinary practice is seeking a Full-Time Medical Director to lead a collaborative team while remaining actively involved in clinical medicine. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys providing exceptional patient care, mentoring colleagues, and helping shape the continued growth of a successful hospital.

The practice is committed to evidence-based medicine, compassionate care, clinical excellence, and professional development. The Medical Director will have the opportunity to lead through mentorship and collaboration, helping doctors and support team members grow while maintaining a positive and supportive hospital culture.

The position is primarily focused on small animal medicine. However, a veterinarian with an interest or background in equine medicinemay have the opportunity to incorporate equine patients into their practice. Equine experience is welcomed but is not required.

Practice Information:
This well-established veterinary hospital has been serving its community for more than 50 years and has developed a strong reputation for compassionate patient care, quality medicine, lasting client relationships, and long-term team retention. The hospital recognizes that excellent medicine is supported by excellent people. Veterinarians are encouraged to practice with appropriate clinical autonomy while benefiting from collaboration with colleagues and an experienced support team.

The hospital offers:

• A well-equipped clinical environment with continued investment in advanced veterinary technology
• An experienced team of licensed veterinary technicians
• Skilled veterinary support staff
• A loyal and established client base
• Comprehensive small animal medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Opportunities to incorporate equine medicine based on individual interests and experience
• A collaborative environment that encourages mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Continued investment in professional and leadership development

The Medical Director will:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Maintain an active clinical role while providing medical leadership to the hospital
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource for veterinarians and support team members
• Mentor associate veterinarians and support their clinical and professional development
• Promote high standards of medical quality, patient safety, and client service
• Develop, implement, and periodically evaluate medical protocols and clinical best practices
• Encourage collaborative case discussions, knowledge sharing, and continuing education
• Support appropriate clinical autonomy while promoting consistent standards of care
• Partner with practice leadership on hospital operations, medical goals, and continued growth
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and retaining veterinary team members
• Identify opportunities to strengthen medical services and incorporate beneficial clinical technology
• Support veterinarians in developing their individual clinical interests
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and the surrounding community
• Promote effective utilization and continued development of veterinary support team members
• Foster a positive, respectful, collaborative, and team-oriented hospital culture
• Provide equine veterinary care if desired and appropriately experienced

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Eligibility to obtain veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Established clinical experience as a veterinarian
• A commitment to compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based medicine
• An interest in mentoring and developing fellow veterinarians
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills
• Strong relationship-building abilities
• A collaborative, approachable, and supportive leadership style
• A passion for team development and positive workplace culture
• An interest in continued clinical, professional, and leadership development
• A desire to help guide the continued medical growth of an established veterinary practice

Equine experience is a plus but is not required.The position can remain focused on small animal medicine for a veterinarian without an interest in equine practice.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive production-based compensation
• Sign-on assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Continuing education allowance
• Dedicated time for continuing education
• Professional and leadership development programs
• Medical Director development resources
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Professional liability coverage
• Veterinary licensure and applicable professional fee reimbursement
• Professional membership dues reimbursement
• Additional benefits based on eligibility

This opportunity combines hands-on clinical medicine with meaningful leadership responsibilitiesin a hospital with an established client base, experienced licensed veterinary technicians, strong team retention, and continued investment in advanced medical technology. It is an excellent fit for a veterinarian who wants to mentor others, advance high-quality medicine, and help create an environment where veterinary professionals can build rewarding and sustainable careers.

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