The Job Opportunity:
A leading multidisciplinary specialty and emergency veterinary hospital is seeking a Specialty Medical Director who is board-certified or residency-trained in a veterinary specialty. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced specialist who is ready to take the next step into clinical leadership while remaining actively engaged in veterinary medicine.
The Medical Director will help establish the medical direction and quality of the hospital while working alongside a talented team of specialists and veterinary professionals. The role offers strong support from regional and organizational leadership, along with opportunities to mentor other veterinarians and help shape the future of specialty medicine.
Practice Information:
The hospital is a 24/7 multidisciplinary specialty and emergency referral center offering advanced veterinary care across multiple disciplines.
Specialty services include:
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
The hospital offers an exceptional teaching and learning environment, including:
- Rotating veterinary interns
- Specialty interns
- Surgical residents
- Access to a broad network of veterinary specialists
Advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities include:
- Complete in-house laboratory
- Digital radiography
- On-site CT
- MRI
- Color-flow Doppler ultrasound
- Portable ultrasound
- Oxygen cage system
The multidisciplinary setting allows specialists to collaborate closely on complex cases while providing opportunities for teaching, consultation, and continued professional growth.
Role Responsibilities:
- Providing high-quality, evidence-based specialty medicine
- Establishing and maintaining medical standards and quality initiatives
- Providing clinical leadership and guidance to the hospital’s veterinary team
- Mentoring and developing associate veterinarians, interns, and residents
- Supporting specialty case management and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Promoting appropriate use of advanced diagnostics and treatment technologies
- Working closely with other specialists to provide comprehensive patient care
- Supporting teaching, case rounds, and professional education
- Helping identify opportunities to improve medical quality and patient outcomes
- Building strong relationships with referring veterinarians and clients
- Supporting recruitment, development, and retention of veterinary professionals
- Partnering with regional and organizational leadership on hospital initiatives
- Promoting a culture of collaboration, respect, learning, and professional development
Job Applicant Requirements:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
- Veterinary licensure in good standing, or the ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state
- Completion of an appropriate specialty residency program
- Board certification in a recognized veterinary specialty or residency training
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
- A commitment to evidence-based medicine and the highest standards of specialty care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative and supportive leadership style
- An interest in teaching, mentoring, and developing veterinary professionals
- Strong organizational and decision-making abilities
- A commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
- A commitment to compassionate patient care and veterinary ethics
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company matching
- Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
- Continuing Education allowance and paid CE days
- Access to extensive continuing education through WOOF University
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Financial wellness resources
- Employee pet care benefits
- Access to a broad network of veterinary specialists
- Opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and professional development
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