The Job Opportunity:
An innovative urgent care veterinary hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director and help guide both the medical quality and continued development of the practice. This role offers the opportunity to remain actively involved in patient care while providing clinical leadership and helping shape an efficient, supportive urgent care model. The Medical Director will have meaningful autonomy in guiding medical standards while receiving support from experienced professionals in operations, marketing, human resources, payroll, and other areas. The hospital has been thoughtfully designed around efficient workflows and strong clinical support, allowing veterinarians to focus their time on examining patients, making diagnoses, and developing treatment plans.

Practice Information:
This modern urgent care hospital provides same-day and next-day care for common medical concerns affecting dogs and cats.
The facility features a new, warm, and welcoming environment designed with both patients and veterinary professionals in mind.
The practice uses technology, staffing, and thoughtfully designed workflows to support efficient patient care. Each veterinarian is supported by a substantial care team, including team members dedicated to assisting with medical records. The full-time Medical Director works four 10-hour shifts with rotating weekend responsibilities. No Weekends is not applicable to this position.

Common cases include:

• Allergic reactions
• Gastrointestinal concerns such as vomiting and diarrhea
• Ear and eye conditions
• Dermatologic concerns
• Parasite-related conditions
• Wounds and lacerations
• Lethargy and loss of appetite
• Pain and lameness
• Respiratory disease
• Toxin ingestion
• Urinary concerns

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality urgent care medicine for canine and feline patients
• Serve as the clinical leader for the veterinary team
• Help establish and maintain medical standards and evidence-based treatment protocols
• Evaluate and diagnose a broad range of urgent care cases
• Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
• Support veterinarians and team members with clinical decision-making
• Encourage collaboration, mentorship, and professional development
• Help refine clinical workflows and processes that support quality patient care
• Promote clear and compassionate client communication
• Foster a respectful and supportive hospital culture
• Remain actively involved in hands-on patient care
• Collaborate with operational and administrative partners on initiatives that support the practice

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
• Veterinary license in good standing in the applicable state, or ability to obtain licensure
• Strong experience in small animal medicine
• Experience or strong interest in urgent care and same-day medicine
• Commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to mentor and support other veterinary professionals
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Ability to balance clinical medicine with medical leadership responsibilities
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings opportunities with company matching
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
• Continuing education allowance and paid continuing education days
• Professional development and continuing education resources
• Dedicated operational, human resources, marketing, and administrative support
• Strong clinical support staffing
• Mental health and financial wellness resources
• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Opportunities to help shape an innovative urgent care practice model

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