The Job Opportunity:
An established small animal veterinary practice is seeking a Full-Time Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while remaining actively involved in patient care.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality, evidence-based medicine and is ready to help guide a collaborative veterinary team. The Medical Director will have the opportunity to influence medical standards, mentor colleagues, support professional development, and help strengthen a positive hospital culture while continuing to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care.

The practice is committed to compassionate medicine, responsible pet ownership, preventive healthcare, client education, and lifelong learning. The incoming Medical Director will play an important role in supporting these values while helping the veterinary team continue to grow clinically and professionally.

Work-life balance remains an important part of the position. The hospital offers flexible scheduling with no routine on-call or late-night expectations, allowing the Medical Director to maintain a sustainable clinical and leadership schedule.

Doctors are supported by an excellent staff-to-doctor ratio, providing the clinical support needed to focus on patient care, medical decision-making, mentorship, and leadership responsibilities.

For a veterinarian interested in building a long-term future with the practice, potential partnership or practice ownership opportunities may also be available.

Practice Information:
This established small animal general practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and preventive veterinary care. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate medicine while helping clients make informed decisions regarding the health and well-being of their pets.

Clinical services include:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• Comprehensive medical care
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Management of acute and chronic medical conditions
• General surgery
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Pain management
• Client education
• Responsible pet ownership education
• Long-term patient health management

The practice places a strong emphasis on lifelong learning and professional growth. Veterinarians and support professionals are encouraged to continue expanding their clinical knowledge, participate in continuing education, and share knowledge across the medical team.

The hospital culture emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, respectful communication, compassionate patient care, inclusivity, and supporting each team member’s professional development.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
• Maintain and promote high standards of medical quality and patient care
• Provide clinical leadership for veterinarians and veterinary support professionals
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians
• Encourage continuing education, case discussion, and shared clinical learning
• Help establish and maintain consistent medical protocols and clinical standards
• Support onboarding and professional development of veterinary team members
• Promote thoughtful clinical decision-making and appropriate standards of care
• Perform comprehensive wellness and preventive examinations
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Perform general surgical procedures based on experience and clinical interests
• Provide comprehensive dental care
• Provide appropriate pain management and supportive care
• Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive medicine, and long-term patient health
• Support client education and responsible pet ownership
• Build meaningful and lasting relationships with clients and their pets
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, and support professionals
• Participate in complex case discussions and clinical consultation
• Support efficient and effective clinical workflows
• Participate in veterinarian recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts when appropriate
• Collaborate with practice leadership on hospital goals and clinical initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve medical quality, efficiency, and the patient and client experience
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Remain current with advances in evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Support veterinarians in developing individual areas of clinical interest
• Foster a positive, respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary institution
• Active state veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain appropriate licensure
• Clinical experience in small animal veterinary medicine
• Strong medical and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Interest in veterinary leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Ability to provide constructive clinical guidance and support
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style
• Commitment to compassionate client communication and education
• Comfort providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care
• Interest in continuing education and lifelong professional development
• Desire to remain current with advances in veterinary medicine
• Ability to balance clinical responsibilities with medical leadership
• Commitment to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Production-based earning opportunities
• Signing assistance when applicable
• Flexible full-time scheduling
• No routine on-call responsibilities
• No routine late-night expectations
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education allowance
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Professional license and registration support
• Professional dues and membership support
• Leadership and management development opportunities
• Collaborative support from an experienced veterinary team
• Opportunities to mentor and develop associate veterinarians
• Support for developing individual clinical and leadership interests
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Potential future partnership, buy-in, or practice ownership opportunities

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