The Job Opportunity:
A well-established small animal hospital is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice high-quality veterinary medicine. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring colleagues, supporting a collaborative team, and helping guide the continued growth of a respected community practice.
The Medical Director will have the opportunity to champion evidence-based medicine, support professional development, and help create an environment where veterinarians and the medical team can thrive. The practice offers the resources of a larger veterinary network while maintaining the welcoming, close-knit culture of a former privately owned hospital.
Practice Information:
This established small animal hospital has served its community for more than four decades and is AAHA accredited, reflecting a commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and patient care.
The hospital provides care for dogs and cats with a strong emphasis on:
- Wellness and preventive medicine
- Internal medicine
- Surgery
- Dentistry
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional medical care while serving as the hospital’s clinical leader
- Champion evidence-based medicine and high standards of patient care
- Mentor and support Associate Veterinarians and the broader medical team
- Encourage continuing education and professional development
- Help establish and maintain medical protocols and quality-of-care standards
- Support veterinarians with clinical decision-making and complex cases
- Identify opportunities to expand services and develop areas of medical interest
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to improve medical quality and patient care
- Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture
- Encourage effective communication among veterinarians and support staff
- Help support onboarding, training, and professional development of team members
- Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and their pets
- Uphold the highest standards of veterinary ethics and patient care
Job Applicant Requirements:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent graduate of an accredited veterinary program
- Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Wisconsin, or eligible to obtain licensure
- An experienced small animal veterinarian with strong clinical skills
- Passionate about evidence-based medicine and high-quality patient care
- An approachable and confident leader who enjoys mentoring others
- A strong communicator who values collaboration and teamwork
- Interested in continuing education and lifelong professional development
- Comfortable supporting medical decision-making and complex cases
- Empathetic and committed to developing strong relationships with clients and colleagues
- Organized, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative
- Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of veterinary medicine and professional ethics
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
- Access to extensive continuing education resources
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Financial wellness resources
- Additional employee and family-support benefits
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