The Job Opportunity:
An established small animal practice is looking for an experienced veterinarian to step into a Medical Director role, combining hands-on medicine with the opportunity to help support the team and shape the hospital’s continued growth.

This could be a great fit for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing evidence-based medicine and also finds fulfillment in mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and helping create a positive, supportive environment. The Medical Director will have a voice in the hospital’s medical direction while working alongside an experienced veterinary and support team.

The role allows the veterinarian to remain actively involved in patient care while providing approachable clinical leadership and guidance to the team. There is an opportunity to help strengthen medical protocols, encourage continued learning, and support consistent, thoughtful patient care without stepping away from the part of veterinary medicine that matters most—caring for patients and their families.

The practice provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats and sees a diverse caseload ranging from preventive care and routine medicine to sick-patient visits and urgent presentations. The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic tools, including digital radiography and ultrasound, as well as hands-free radiology practices designed to promote safety and efficiency for both patients and the veterinary team.

Practice Information:
This established small animal hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats within a collaborative, relationship-focused environment.

Practice resources and strengths include:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Hands-Free radiology
• Preventive and wellness medicine
• Sick-patient and internal medicine
• Urgent and emergency case management
• Diagnostic evaluation
• General medical and procedural care
• Experienced veterinary and support professionals
• Collaborative case discussion
• 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
• Assist with onboarding and development of new veterinary team members
• Help develop and refine medical protocols and clinical workflows
• Encourage effective utilization and professional development of veterinary technicians and assistants
• Promote a culture of clinical autonomy balanced with collaborative medicine
• Support Hands-Free radiology and appropriate clinical safety practices
• Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, and other diagnostic resources when clinically appropriate
• Provide preventive, medical, and urgent care for dogs and cats
• Support thoughtful management of complex or challenging cases
• 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
• Help foster a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards

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 professional 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
• 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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