The Job Opportunity:
A well-established small animal hospital in Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-Time Medical Director / Lead Veterinarian to provide clinical leadership while helping guide the practice into its next chapter.

This is an opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine and wants to have a meaningful influence on medical standards, team development, hospital culture, and future growth. The incoming leader will join an established practice with a loyal client base, experienced support team, and long standing reputation within the community.

The Medical Director will maintain an active clinical role while partnering closely with practice leadership to support the veterinary team, strengthen hospital operations, and encourage an environment where evidence-based medicine and professional development are priorities.

With a weekday schedule, no weekends, and no on-call responsibilities, the position provides an opportunity to pursue veterinary leadership while maintaining balance outside of the hospital.

Practice Information:
The hospital is an established AAHA-accredited small animal practice providing general medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and preventive care for dogs and cats. The practice has served its community for approximately two decades and has developed a strong base of long-term clients.

The hospital’s experienced technicians are utilized throughout the patient-care process, helping veterinarians remain focused on examinations, diagnostics, treatment planning, surgery, and medical decision-making.
Clinical capabilities and practice highlights include:

• AAHA accreditation
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• In-house diagnostic laboratory capabilities
• Dedicated, recently updated dental suite
• Therapeutic laser
• General soft-tissue surgical capabilities
• Experienced and highly utilized veterinary technicians
• Established specialty and emergency referral relationships
• Clinical autonomy
• Strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine
• Loyal and established client base
• Collaborative practice leadership
• Continuing education and professional development resources
• Leadership training and development opportunities

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive preventive, medical, diagnostic, surgical, and dental care for small animal patients
• Maintain an active clinical caseload while serving as the hospital’s veterinary medical leader
• Promote evidence-based medicine and consistently high standards of patient care
• Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and support to associate veterinarians
• Partner with practice management on hospital operations, medical priorities, and strategic initiatives
• Help recruit, onboard, develop, and retain veterinarians as the practice grows
• Support the continued development and appropriate utilization of veterinary technicians and support professionals
• Establish, review, and reinforce medical protocols and standards of care
• Encourage collaborative case discussion and thoughtful clinical decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve medical quality, efficiency, workflow, and the client experience
• Support continuing education and professional development throughout the medical team
• Help cultivate a positive, respectful, accountable, and collaborative hospital culture
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with established clients while helping the practice develop new community relationships
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and ongoing patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Model professionalism, integrity, clinical excellence, and collaborative leadership
• Help establish goals for the hospital’s continued medical and professional growth

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Pennsylvania
• Professional experience in small animal general practice
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, surgical, and medical decision-making skills
• Commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine and continuous improvement
• Interest in medical leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Ability to provide constructive clinical guidance while respecting individual doctors’ professional judgment
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills
• Collaborative, approachable, and supportive leadership style
• Ability to work effectively with practice management and veterinary support professionals
• Commitment to maintaining a positive and respectful workplace culture
• Interest in contributing to the hospital’s long-term clinical and organizational development

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation with production-based earning opportunities
• No negative accrual
• Annual leadership incentives
• Sign-on and relocation assistance opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education allowance
• Dedicated paid continuing education time
• Medical Director leadership development and training
• Mentorship and access to broader professional resources
• Veterinary license and professional membership fee support
• Professional liability coverage
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Retirement plan with employer contribution or match
• Potential long-term financial or equity opportunities
• Pet care and diagnostic laboratory benefits
• Team recognition and incentive programs
• Additional professional and personal support benefits

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