The Job Opportunity:
An established small animal practice is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director while remaining actively involved in clinical practice. This opportunity is well suited to a veterinarian who enjoys patient care and would also like to have a meaningful role in medical quality, mentorship, team development, and the clinical direction of a hospital.
The Medical Director will have the opportunity to help shape how medicine is practiced while receiving support in areas such as operations, human resources, marketing, and administrative services. This structure allows the Medical Director to maintain an ownership-minded approach to clinical leadership while focusing much of their attention on medicine, people, and patient care.

The hospital values evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, thoughtful case management, collaboration, and continued professional development. Doctors are encouraged to exchange ideas, discuss challenging cases, and pursue areas of clinical interest.

Practice Information:
The hospital is an established, full-service small animal practice providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.

The caseload includes a broad mix of:

• Preventive and wellness medicine
• Sick-patient care
• Urgent and emergency presentations
• Diagnostic workups
• Soft tissue surgery
• Ongoing medical case management

The hospital is equipped with modern veterinary technology and clinical resources, including:

• Digital radiography
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Soft tissue surgical capabilities
• Emergency care resources
• Modern diagnostic and treatment equipment

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive medical care for dogs and cats
• Evaluating and managing wellness, sick, urgent, and emergency patients
• Developing individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Performing medical and surgical procedures based on training and experience
• Helping establish and maintain strong standards for medical quality and patient safety
• Supporting appropriate clinical autonomy while encouraging evidence-based standards of care
• Mentoring and supporting veterinarians at different stages of their careers
• Encouraging collaborative case discussions and shared clinical learning
• Helping develop and refine medical protocols and clinical workflows
• Supporting the professional development of veterinarians and clinical team members
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen medical services and patient care
• Partnering with hospital leadership on medical and operational priorities
• Supporting veterinarian recruitment, onboarding, and development
• Incorporating Fear Free and low-stress handling principles whenever appropriate
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
• Participating in continuing education and leadership development
• Helping foster a respectful, collaborative, and learning-focused hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Experience practicing small animal veterinary medicine
• A commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary care
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• An interest in medical leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Comfort managing a varied general practice caseload, including more urgent medical presentations
• A desire to support clinical autonomy while maintaining strong medical standards
• An interest in continued professional and leadership development
• A commitment to professional and ethical veterinary practice

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Veterinary-specific educational and clinical resources
• Medical leadership development opportunities
• Mentorship and professional development resources
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and educational initiatives
• Health and wellness resources
• Additional professional and personal wellness benefits

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