Mixed Animal Medical Director

The Job Opportunity:
A well-established mixed-animal veterinary hospital is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead its medical team while continuing to provide hands-on patient care. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing comprehensive medicine and surgery while also mentoring colleagues, supporting medical quality, and helping guide the continued growth of a longstanding community practice.

The successful candidate will spend the majority of their schedule practicing medicine, with a clinical caseload consisting primarily of small animal patients and additional opportunities to support large-animal and emergency cases. The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance while partnering with hospital leadership to promote exceptional patient care, team development, and continuous improvement.

The role offers meaningful medical autonomy, strong support, and access to advanced diagnostic, surgical, therapeutic, and integrative medicine capabilities. Veterinarians with experience in leadership or mentorship will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both the practice and the people around them.

Practice Information:
This longstanding mixed-animal hospital is one of the larger and busier veterinary facilities in its surrounding community. The hospital operates from more than 3,700 square feet of organized clinical space with three exam rooms and provides services five days a week, with additional on-call and mobile support for large-animal and emergency needs.

The practice sees approximately 12 patients per day and maintains an approximate 3:1 support staff ratio. The majority of the caseload consists of small animal wellness, medical, surgical, and dental cases, while the mixed-animal model provides additional opportunities to work with large animals and emergency presentations.

The hospital offers an extensive range of clinical services and modern equipment, including digital radiography, advanced diagnostic technology, cold laser therapy, orthopedic surgery, comprehensive dentistry, and a complete pharmacy. Additional services include acupuncture, physical therapy, Chinese medicine, and herbal medicine, providing opportunities for veterinarians to develop expertise across both conventional and integrative approaches to patient care.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive wellness, preventive, medical, dental, surgical, urgent, and emergency care for small animal patients
• Support large-animal and emergency cases according to training, experience, and hospital needs
• Maintain a robust clinical caseload while serving as the hospital’s medical leader
• Set, model, and uphold high standards of medical quality and patient safety
• Establish and continuously improve clinical protocols, standards, and evidence-based practices
• Mentor, coach, and develop associate veterinarians through case collaboration, feedback, and professional guidance
• Evaluate clinical competency and support continued development across the veterinary team
• Lead regular clinical discussions and case reviews focused on medical quality and patient outcomes
• Partner with hospital leadership on workflows, scheduling, team development, and practice initiatives
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development of veterinary team members
• Assist with oversight of hospital medical equipment, supplies, and clinical resources
• Promote appropriate utilization of diagnostic, surgical, therapeutic, and integrative medicine capabilities
• Perform and support soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures appropriate to experience
• Utilize digital radiography, advanced diagnostics, laboratory resources, and other medical technology to guide patient care
• Provide dental procedures and comprehensive oral health care
• Incorporate rehabilitation and integrative therapies when clinically appropriate and within training
• Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive healthcare, rehabilitation, and long-term wellness
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication and individualized education
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Contribute to continuous improvement in medical quality, client experience, team performance, and hospital operations
• Participate in continuing education and leadership development
• Serve as a visible clinical representative of the hospital within the local community

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary university
• Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure in the practicing state
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian preferred
• Previous veterinary leadership, mentorship, or team-development experience required for the Medical Director role
• Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong client-education and relationship-building abilities
• Strong time management, prioritization, delegation, and organizational skills
• Ability to inspire trust, engagement, collaboration, and accountability across the veterinary team
• Experience with mixed-animal medicine, emergency care, surgery, or integrative medicine welcomed
• Compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary medicine
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Desire to remain actively engaged in clinical practice while serving as a medical leader

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive base compensation with quarterly production-based earning opportunities
• Medical Director leadership stipend
• DVM long-term incentive compensation program with annual production-based bonus opportunities
• No-negative-accrual compensation model
• Transparent production metrics and operational support
• Sign-on bonus opportunities available for qualified candidates
• Relocation assistance available where applicable
• Employee referral incentive opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Paid professional licensing fees and professional dues
• Flexible scheduling designed to support a strong work-life balance
• Mentorship and individualized professional development programs
• Tailored leadership development and career pathing opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Life insurance and mental health resources
• Paid time off and holidays for eligible full-time employees
• Student loan assistance opportunities
• Strong technician and support staff coverage with an approximate 3:1 ratio
• Medical autonomy supported by experienced leadership and established medical systems
• Access to digital radiography, advanced diagnostics, cold laser therapy, orthopedic surgical capabilities, dental equipment, and a complete pharmacy
• Opportunities to practice across small-animal and large-animal medicine
• Opportunities to develop advanced skills in orthopedic surgery, dentistry, emergency care, rehabilitation, and integrative medicine
• Access to acupuncture, physical therapy, Chinese medicine, and herbal medicine services
• Longstanding community practice with established client relationships
• Leadership opportunities focused on medical quality, mentorship, team development, and hospital growth
• Collaborative workplace culture centered on teamwork, compassionate care, and professional development
• Opportunities to expand clinical expertise through a diverse mixed-animal caseload
• Outdoor-oriented Colorado community with access to hot springs, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, skiing, wildlife, horseback riding, and other year-round recreation

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