The Job Opportunity:
An established veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice high-quality medicine. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys a combination of patient care, mentorship, team development, and practice leadership. The Medical Director will work closely with the practice manager and medical team to support excellent patient care, strong client relationships, and a positive workplace culture.
The practice values collaboration, compassion, evidence-based medicine, and consistent attention to the details that make a meaningful difference for patients, clients, and team members.
The Medical Director will have an opportunity to help guide the continued growth of the practice while supporting veterinarians at a variety of experience levels.
Practice Information:
The practice is a progressive companion animal hospital focused on providing thoughtful, high-quality medicine in a supportive team environment. A strong technician-to-veterinarian staffing model allows doctors to focus on medicine while experienced support professionals assist with patient care and hospital flow.
The practice places a strong emphasis on:
- Team-based medicine and collaboration
- Fear Free principles and low-stress patient handling
- Feline-friendly care
- Strong veterinarian-client relationships
- Continuing education and professional development
- Mentorship for veterinarians at different stages of their careers
- Community involvement and giving back
- A respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
Role Responsibilities:
- Serve as a clinical leader for the veterinary team
- Continue providing high-quality medical and surgical care to patients
- Work closely with the practice manager on hospital operations
- Support the development and mentorship of associate veterinarians
- Help establish and maintain high medical standards
- Encourage evidence-based medicine and thoughtful clinical decision-making
- Support Fear Free and patient-centered care practices
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and developing veterinary team members
- Promote effective communication and collaboration throughout the hospital
- Help identify opportunities to improve patient care and hospital processes
- Support client service and strong veterinarian-client relationships
- Participate in practice planning and strategic initiatives
- Help foster a positive, respectful, and supportive team culture
- Serve as a resource for veterinarians and other clinical team members
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice
Job Applicant Requirements:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), or equivalent degree
- An active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure in the applicable state
- Experience practicing companion animal medicine
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
- An interest in mentorship and team development
- A collaborative approach to patient care
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities
- A commitment to evidence-based medicine
- An interest in both clinical medicine and practice leadership
- The ability to work effectively with veterinarians, technicians, managers, and client service professionals
- A genuine interest in developing people and creating a positive hospital culture
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Production-based compensation opportunities
- No negative accrual
- Generous continuing education allowance and paid CE time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions or matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Professional licensing and registration support
- DEA and professional association dues reimbursement
- Access to veterinary medical resources and VIN
- Fear Free and feline-friendly training opportunities
- Mentorship and professional development
- Opportunities for leadership development
- Supportive team-based work environment
This is an opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to remain actively involved in clinical medicine while taking on a meaningful leadership role. The practice is committed to supporting its Medical Director with the resources, collaboration, and professional development needed to help both the medical team and the practice thrive.
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