The Job Opportunity:
An established small animal general practice is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director, combining hands-on clinical medicine with the opportunity to help shape the hospital’s medical direction, standards of care, and continued development. This opportunity is well suited for a veterinarian who values evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, mentorship, and collaborative leadership. The Medical Director will remain actively involved in patient care while helping support the professional development of the veterinary team and maintaining thoughtful, consistent medical standards.
The practice has served its community for many years and provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats. Doctors have access to modern clinical resources including digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory diagnostics, along with surgical capabilities and an experienced support team. 

Practice Information:
This established small animal general practice provides comprehensive preventive, medical, diagnostic, surgical, and wellness care for dogs and cats.

Clinical resources and practice strengths include:

• Fear Free-focused patient care
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Preventive and wellness medicine
• Sick-patient and internal medicine
• Routine surgery
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Chronic disease management
• Experienced veterinary and support professionals
• Collaborative case discussion
• Continuing education and professional development
• Administrative and operational support

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
• Maintain an active role in clinical medicine and patient care
• Help establish and maintain high standards of medical quality
• Guide the hospital’s clinical direction and medical protocols
• Provide approachable clinical leadership to veterinarians and support professionals
• Mentor doctors and encourage continued clinical development
• Support collaborative case discussion and shared medical decision-making
• Assist with onboarding and development of veterinary team members
• Encourage effective utilization and professional development of veterinary technicians and assistants
• Promote clinical autonomy within a collaborative medical environment
• Encourage Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques when appropriate
• Provide preventive, medical, diagnostic, and surgical care
• Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house diagnostics when clinically appropriate
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and their pets
• Encourage continuing education and development of individual clinical interests
• Partner with hospital leadership on medical and operational priorities
• Help foster a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Experience practicing small animal medicine
• Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Interest in clinical leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to support colleagues while respecting individual clinical judgment
• Interest in Fear Free and low-stress approaches to patient care
• Interest in continued clinical and leadership development
• Appreciation for effective utilization and development of veterinary support professionals
• Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time away from work
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Leadership and professional development resources
• Clinical continuing education
• Collaborative case support and shared learning
• Opportunities to mentor and develop veterinary professionals
• Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests
• Access to modern diagnostic technology
• Administrative and operational support
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Employee pet care benefits
• Additional professional and personal benefits

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