The Job Opportunity:
For an experienced veterinarian, there often comes a point when practicing great medicine is no longer the only goal—you also want the opportunity to help other doctors become great veterinarians and influence the kind of medicine a hospital delivers.

An established, AAHA-accredited and Fear Free-focused veterinary practice is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director and help guide a collaborative medical team. This role offers the opportunity to lead through medicine: mentoring colleagues, encouraging clinical development, shaping medical standards, and helping create an environment where veterinarians feel supported in doing their best work.

The Medical Director will remain actively involved in patient care, allowing the incoming leader to stay connected to the clinical work they enjoy while becoming a trusted resource for veterinarians and support professionals. Evidence-based medicine, thoughtful case discussion, clinical autonomy, and continued learning are all important parts of the practice culture.

For a veterinarian who enjoys variety, the caseload extends well beyond traditional companion animal medicine. Along with dogs and cats, the hospital cares for avian patients, reptiles, small mammals, exotics, and select small farm animals, creating opportunities to encounter interesting cases, expand clinical knowledge, and support doctors with diverse professional interests.

A strong veterinary technician and assistant team, together with modern diagnostic, surgical, and dental resources, provides the clinical foundation needed to practice high-quality medicine.

For a veterinarian ready to take the next step in leadership without stepping away from the medicine they love, this is an opportunity to mentor, influence, and help shape what comes next—for the hospital and for the doctors who practice there.

Practice Information:
This modern, recently renovated veterinary hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic care within a well-equipped clinical environment.  The practice encourages doctors to share knowledge, discuss challenging cases, develop individual clinical interests, and learn from one another. The Medical Director will have an opportunity to build upon this culture while helping the team continue advancing the quality of medicine provided.

Hospital credentials and resources include:

• AAHA accreditation
• Fear Free-focused patient care
• Hands-free radiology
• Strong veterinary technician and assistant support
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Dedicated dental suite
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• Access to additional ultrasound expertise and consultation
• Surgical laser
• Electrocautery
• Modern diagnostic and treatment equipment
• Preventive and wellness medicine
• Internal medicine
• Dentistry
• Soft tissue surgery
• Diverse companion animal and exotic caseload

Patients may include:

• Dogs and cats
• Reptiles
• Avian species
• Small mammals
• Exotic pets
• Select small farm animals, including poultry and potbellied pigs

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
• Help guide medical quality and clinical standards within the hospital
• Serve as a clinical resource for veterinarians and support professionals
• Mentor doctors and encourage continued clinical development
• Promote collaborative case discussion and shared learning
• Support veterinarians in developing individual areas of clinical interest
• Help maintain the hospital’s AAHA standards
• Encourage Fear Free and low-stress approaches to patient care
• Support appropriate utilization of veterinary technicians and assistants
• Participate in the development and refinement of medical protocols
• Support clinical onboarding and development of new team members
• Encourage thoughtful use of diagnostic, surgical, and dental resources
• Collaborate with outside specialists and diagnostic resources when appropriate
• Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care
• Communicate compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses and treatment options
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
• Partner with hospital leadership while providing the medical team’s clinical perspective
• Encourage continuing education and professional development
• Foster a positive, respectful, and psychologically supportive clinical culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Experience practicing small animal veterinary medicine
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based medicine
• Interest in medical leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Ability to provide constructive clinical guidance while respecting individual doctors’ professional judgment
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Commitment to Fear Free and patient-centered veterinary care
• Interest in continued clinical learning and professional development
• Comfort working within a diverse medical and surgical caseload
• Interest in exotic animal medicine is welcomed
• Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards

Previous leadership or mentorship experience is valuable, particularly for veterinarians who enjoy helping colleagues develop confidence, strengthen clinical skills, and grow professionally.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Leadership and professional development resources
• Clinical continuing education
• Collaborative case support and specialist consultation
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Employee pet care benefits
• Additional professional and personal benefits

The Medical Director will have the opportunity to combine hands-on clinical medicine with meaningful medical leadership, helping support a talented veterinary team while continuing to grow personally and professionally within a modern, well-equipped practice.

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