The Job Opportunity:
An established AAHA-accredited small animal practice is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director, combining hands-on clinical medicine with the opportunity to help guide the hospital’s medical direction, standards of care, and continued development. This opportunity is well suited for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing evidence-based medicine while also mentoring colleagues, encouraging collaborative case discussion, and helping create an environment where veterinary professionals can continue developing their skills. The Medical Director will work alongside an experienced veterinary and support team within a close-knit hospital environment. Doctors are encouraged to maintain clinical autonomy while having colleagues available for consultation, shared problem-solving, and professional support.

Practice Information:
This long standing AAHA-accredited small animal hospital provides comprehensive preventive, medical, dental, diagnostic, and surgical care.

Clinical services and resources include:

• AAHA accreditation
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Preventive and wellness medicine
• Sick-patient care
• Internal medicine
• Dentistry
• Dermatology and allergy evaluation
• Chronic disease management, including diabetes
• Diagnostic evaluation
• General medical and surgical care
• Access to additional specialty and advanced-care resources
• Experienced veterinary and support professionals
• Collaborative case discussion and shared learning
• Continuing education and professional development
• Administrative and operational support

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
• Maintain an active role in clinical medicine and patient care
• Help establish and maintain high standards of medical quality
• Provide approachable clinical leadership to veterinarians and support professionals
• Mentor doctors and encourage continued clinical development
• Support collaborative case discussion and shared medical decision-making
• Help develop and refine medical protocols and clinical workflows
• Assist with onboarding and development of veterinary team members
• Encourage effective utilization and professional development of veterinary technicians and assistants
• Promote clinical autonomy within a collaborative medical environment
• Provide preventive, medical, dental, and surgical care
• Support management of chronic and medically complex patients
• Utilize digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house diagnostics when clinically appropriate
• Coordinate advanced diagnostics or specialty consultation when appropriate
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and their pets
• Encourage continuing education and development of individual clinical interests
• Partner with hospital leadership on medical and operational priorities
• Support the hospital’s AAHA standards and commitment to medical quality
• Help foster a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Experience practicing small animal medicine
• Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Interest in clinical leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to support colleagues while respecting individual clinical judgment
• Interest in continued clinical and leadership development
• Appreciation for effective utilization and development of veterinary support professionals
• Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time away from work
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Leadership and professional development resources
• Clinical continuing education
• Collaborative case support and shared learning
• Opportunities to mentor and develop veterinary professionals
• Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests
• Access to modern diagnostic technology
• Access to advanced clinical and specialty resources
• Administrative and operational support
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Employee pet care benefits
• Additional professional and personal benefits

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