The Job Opportunity:
A well-established small-animal and exotic veterinary hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director to join its experienced and collaborative team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who is passionate about fear-free medicine, exceptional patient care, and building lasting relationships with clients and their pets. Veterinarians with an interest in treating exotic species are especially encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to practice comprehensive medicine in a supportive environment with an engaging mix of wellness and surgical cases. The Medical Director will additionally provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance on medical quality while continuing to maintain a hands-on clinical caseload. Both opportunities offer meaningful professional development, clinical autonomy, and strong team support.
Practice Information:
This established small-animal general practice also welcomes exotic patients and has earned a strong reputation within its community. The hospital sees approximately 14 patients per day with a support staff ratio of approximately 2:1 per veterinarian. The case mix provides an excellent balance of wellness and surgical medicine, with opportunities to work with both traditional companion animals and exotic species.
The practice emphasizes fear-free veterinary care and is supported by an experienced, collaborative team that takes pride in delivering high-quality medicine. Veterinarians work alongside skilled support staff in an environment focused on teamwork, compassionate patient handling, client communication, and continuous professional growth.
Modern equipment includes digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house laboratory capabilities, and patient monitoring equipment. The hospital also utilizes traveling specialists, including an ultrasonographer and cardiologist, providing access to advanced diagnostic expertise while allowing the in-house team to maintain comprehensive patient care.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive wellness, preventive, medical, dental, and surgical care for companion animal patients
- Diagnose and treat exotic species according to experience and interest
- Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
- Perform routine surgical and dental procedures appropriate to experience
- Utilize digital radiography, dental radiography, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and monitoring equipment to support patient care
- Collaborate with traveling specialists and referral professionals when advanced diagnostics or consultation are appropriate
- Practice fear-free medicine and prioritize patient comfort and safety
- Educate clients regarding preventive healthcare, diagnostics, treatment recommendations, nutrition, and long-term wellness
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication and education
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service professionals to provide exceptional patient care
- Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development
- For the Medical Director role, establish and uphold medical quality standards across the practice
- For the Medical Director role, mentor, coach, and support associate veterinarians and veterinary team members
- For the Medical Director role, partner with practice leadership on clinical quality, workflows, team development, and hospital performance
- For the Medical Director role, promote a collaborative culture centered on medical excellence, patient care, and continuous improvement
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary university
- Active veterinary license without restrictions in the state of practice
- Active DEA registration and any required state-controlled substance, pharmacy, or related registrations
- Minimum of 3–5 years of veterinary practice experience preferred for the Medical Director position
- At least one year of veterinary team leadership or multi-unit experience preferred for the Medical Director position
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary medicine
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
- Strong time management, prioritization, and delegation skills
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Commitment to professionalism, respect, and continuous improvement
- Ability to inspire trust, engagement, and collaboration throughout the hospital
- Interest or experience in exotic animal medicine welcomed
- Commitment to a minimum of 35 hours per week for the Medical Director position
Compensation and Benefits May Include:
- Competitive base compensation with production-based earning opportunities
- 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
- 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 career development programs
- Tailored professional development and career pathing opportunities
- Student loan assistance 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
- Medical autonomy supported by experienced leadership and strong medical systems
- Experienced and collaborative technical support
- Fear-free medicine training and practice environment
- Access to traveling ultrasonography and cardiology specialists
- Modern digital imaging, dental, laboratory, and monitoring equipment
- Opportunities to expand clinical expertise through a diverse small-animal and exotic caseload
- Leadership and mentorship opportunities for Medical Director candidates
- Supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork, professional growth, and exceptional patient care
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