The Job Opportunity:
An award-winning companion animal practice is seeking a full-time Medical Director to lead its veterinary team while continuing to practice high-quality clinical medicine. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced veterinarian who is passionate about mentoring colleagues, promoting medical excellence, and fostering a collaborative, team-first culture where both patients and team members thrive.

The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership while maintaining an active caseload, partnering with hospital leadership to support medical quality, develop veterinarians, and drive continued growth. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a progressive, well-established practice while enjoying the autonomy, resources, and support needed to practice exceptional medicine.

Practice Information:
This well-established, award-winning companion animal hospital has earned a reputation for delivering progressive veterinary medicine in a welcoming, collaborative environment. The practice is committed to providing exceptional patient care while maintaining a culture built on respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

The hospital is home to a talented multi-DVM team supported by experienced technicians, veterinary assistants, and dedicated client service professionals who work together to provide outstanding patient outcomes. Leadership encourages collaboration, open communication, and clinical autonomy, allowing veterinarians to practice confidently while contributing to the continued success of the hospital.

The practice provides comprehensive companion animal services including preventive care, outpatient medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. Modern equipment includes digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory capabilities, a fully equipped surgical suite, and advanced diagnostic resources that support the delivery of exceptional veterinary care.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional wellness, medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals
• Lead the hospital’s medical standards and promote clinical excellence throughout the practice
• Mentor, coach, and support associate veterinarians in their professional development
• Foster a collaborative, positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to achieve clinical and operational objectives
• Develop, implement, and maintain medical protocols and best practices
• Perform soft tissue surgery and dentistry appropriate to experience
• Build strong client relationships through compassionate communication and education
• Support recruitment, on boarding, and retention of veterinary team members
• Promote continuous learning, quality improvement, and professional growth across the hospital

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school
• Eligible for veterinary licensure
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or Medical Director experience preferred
• Strong medical, surgical, and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client education abilities
• Passion for mentoring veterinarians and developing high-performing teams
• Commitment to practicing progressive, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on medical excellence and team development

Compensation:

• Competitive leadership salary with production-based earning opportunities
• Medical Director leadership compensation
• Long-term incentive compensation program
• Performance-based bonus opportunities with transparent production metrics
• No negative accrual compensation model
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
• Relocation assistance available
• Student loan assistance opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance with dedicated CE time
• Paid veterinary licenses, DEA registration, and professional association dues
• Leadership development, mentorship, and executive coaching opportunities
• Flexible scheduling that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Employee referral incentive program
• Professional autonomy supported by experienced technicians, hospital leadership, and operational resources
• Collaborative, people-first culture committed to helping veterinarians grow as clinicians, mentors, and leaders

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