The Job Opportunity:
An established small animal veterinary practice is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice medicine. This role is designed for a veterinarian who enjoys both patient care and helping other doctors grow. The Medical Director will help guide medical quality, support clinical consistency, mentor associate veterinarians, and contribute to the continued development of the hospital’s medical culture. The position does not include on-call responsibilities, allowing the Medical Director to maintain a predictable professional schedule while focusing on clinical medicine and leadership.
The hospital has an established administrative and operational structure, with dedicated team members handling areas such as scheduling, payroll, marketing, and day-to-day operations. This allows the Medical Director to focus primarily on medicine, mentorship, and team development.

Practice Information:
The hospital is an established companion-animal practice with a primarily canine and feline caseload. The practice also sees rabbits and other pocket pets, making an interest or experience in exotic companion-animal medicine a welcome addition.
The team has built a collaborative and supportive culture centered on compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Hospital resources include:

• Full digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• User-friendly electronic medical records
• Experienced veterinary support team
• Access to veterinary specialists
• Professional development and medical leadership resources
• Opportunities for continued clinical education

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality medical care to companion-animal patients
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to associate veterinarians
• Mentor and support veterinarians in their professional development
• Help establish and maintain consistent medical standards
• Encourage evidence-based medicine and thoughtful clinical decision-making
• Support a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous learning
• Assist doctors with challenging cases and clinical questions
• Promote high standards of patient and client care
• Work with the hospital team to identify opportunities for medical and clinical improvement
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and support staff

Job Applicant Requirements:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited institution or equivalent program
• An active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure in the applicable state
• Experience practicing small animal medicine
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• An interest in mentoring and developing other veterinarians
• A commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style
• A strong interest in maintaining high standards of patient care
• The ability to work effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and hospital leadership

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Continuing education allowance and paid continuing education days
• Medical leadership and professional development resources
• Access to extensive continuing education programs
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Financial wellness resources
• Additional employee benefits and support programs

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