The Job Opportunity:

A well-established small animal hospital is seeking an experienced Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while remaining actively involved in patient care. This opportunity is well suited for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing medicine and is equally fulfilled by mentoring colleagues, supporting clinical growth, and helping shape a positive medical culture.

The hospital is AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified, and VECCS certified, reflecting a strong commitment to high-quality medicine, patient safety, low-stress care, and excellence in emergency and critical care. The Medical Director will have meaningful influence over the hospital’s clinical direction, helping uphold evidence-based standards while creating an environment where veterinarians feel supported in developing their skills, clinical confidence, and individual areas of interest.

The role offers a thoughtful balance of clinical autonomy and collaborative leadership. The Medical Director will remain connected to patients and clients while serving as a trusted resource for the veterinary team through mentorship, case discussion, and clinical guidance. Administrative and operational resources are available to manage many of the hospital’s broader business functions, allowing the Medical Director to focus more fully on medicine, mentorship, clinical quality, and the development of the medical team.

Practice Information:
This established small animal hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care with a strong emphasis on emergency medicine and advanced patient management. The hospital serves an established client base and provides veterinarians with access to the technology and clinical resources needed to evaluate and manage both routine and more medically complex patients.  The practice culture emphasizes evidence-based medicine, collaborative case discussion, thoughtful patient care, professional development, and low-stress handling.

Hospital credentials include:

• AAHA Accredited
• Fear Free Certified
• VECCS Certified

Clinical technology and resources include:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Comprehensive in-house diagnostic testing
• Access to external reference laboratories
• Advanced diagnostic capabilities
• Emergency and critical patient care resources
• Medical and treatment capabilities for complex cases

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
• Help establish and maintain high standards of medical quality and patient safety
• Provide clinical leadership while maintaining an active role in patient care
• Mentor veterinarians and support their individual clinical development
• Encourage collaborative case discussions and shared medical learning
• Serve as a clinical resource for challenging and complex cases
• Support consistent, evidence-based medical protocols and standards
• Promote Fear Free principles and thoughtful patient handling
• Support emergency and critical patient management
• Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, and other available clinical resources
• Encourage effective utilization and professional development of veterinary support professionals
• Support veterinarian onboarding and continued clinical growth
• Identify opportunities to improve medical quality, workflow, and patient care
• Encourage continuing education and the development of individual clinical interests
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on decisions affecting medical operations and team development
• Foster a respectful, approachable, and psychologically supportive medical culture
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and the broader veterinary team

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Experience practicing high-quality small animal medicine
• Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities
• Interest in clinical leadership, mentorship, and veterinarian development
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and continued learning
• Ability to provide thoughtful guidance while respecting the clinical judgment of other veterinarians
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Comfort managing or supporting emergency and medically complex cases
• Commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, and professional ethics

Previous leadership experience is valuable, but candidates with strong clinical experience and a genuine interest in mentoring others and developing their leadership skills may also be considered.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Leadership and professional development resources
• Clinical continuing education
• Collaborative case support and shared learning
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Administrative and operational support
• Additional professional and personal benefits

This opportunity provides an experienced veterinarian with the ability to continue practicing medicine while having a meaningful influence on clinical quality, mentorship, team development, and the future direction of the hospital’s medical program.

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