The Job Opportunity:
A well-established AAHA-accredited multi-doctor veterinary hospital is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice medicine. This is an opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys both patient care and helping a medical team thrive. The Medical Director will have an important voice in the hospital’s medical direction, quality standards, and clinical culture while receiving support from experienced professionals in operations, human resources, marketing, payroll, and other areas of hospital management.
The practice has a tenured team with a strong commitment to collaboration, compassion, client education, and high-quality medicine. The Medical Director will be encouraged to lead by example while remaining actively involved in patient care.
Practice Information:
The hospital is an AAHA-accredited companion-animal practice with an experienced, cohesive team.
The practice provides comprehensive general veterinary medicine and sees a diverse caseload that allows veterinarians to pursue a variety of clinical interests.
Practice highlights include:
- AAHA accreditation
- Established multi-doctor medical team
- Experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and veterinary support professionals
- Strong culture of collaboration and compassion
- Emphasis on evidence-based medical care
- Strong commitment to client education and transparent treatment recommendations
- Comprehensive wellness and preventive medicine
- Internal medicine
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Surgery
- Opportunities to manage complex cases
- Access to a broad network of veterinary specialists for consultation and case collaboration
- Dedicated operational and administrative support
Role Responsibilities:
- Continue providing high-quality veterinary care
- Help establish and maintain medical standards within the hospital
- Promote evidence-based medicine and thoughtful clinical decision-making
- Serve as a medical resource for veterinarians and the broader care team
- Support the development and implementation of clinical protocols
- Encourage collaboration, communication, and knowledge-sharing
- Help foster a positive and respectful workplace culture
- Mentor and support veterinarians and veterinary professionals
- Encourage continuing education and professional development
- Support high standards of patient care and client communication
- Promote transparent discussions with clients regarding diagnostics and treatment options
- Work with hospital leadership on medical quality and practice initiatives
- Utilize specialist resources when appropriate for complex cases
- Remain actively involved in wellness, internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology, surgery, and other areas of clinical practice appropriate to experience
Job Applicant Requirements:
- A graduate of an accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program or equivalent
- Licensed to practice in the applicable state, or eligible to obtain licensure
- An experienced veterinarian with a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine
- Interested in clinical leadership and team development
- Comfortable serving as a resource for other veterinarians
- A strong communicator who values client education and transparency
- Collaborative, approachable, and team-oriented
- Interested in mentorship and professional development
- Comfortable managing a diverse companion-animal caseload
- Committed to lifelong learning and continuing education
- Dedicated to maintaining high ethical and professional standards
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
- Extensive continuing education resources
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Financial wellness resources
- Additional employee benefits based on eligibility
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