The Job Opportunity:
A growing AAHA-accredited small animal hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director while remaining actively involved in clinical medicine. This opportunity is well suited to a veterinarian who enjoys patient care and would like to have a meaningful role in medical quality, mentorship, doctor development, and the future clinical direction of a practice. The Medical Director will have the autonomy to help shape medical standards and hospital culture while receiving support in areas such as operations, human resources, marketing, and administrative functions. This allows the Medical Director to focus much of their leadership attention on medicine, patient care, mentorship, and team development.

The hospital also serves as a teaching environment, creating opportunities to mentor developing veterinary professionals while continuing to learn alongside experienced doctors and credentialed veterinary technicians.

Practice Information:
The hospital is an AAHA-accredited small animal general practice providing comprehensive care for companion animals. The practice has a collaborative, relationship-focused culture centered on thoughtful medicine, communication, and continued learning. The medical team includes experienced veterinarians, credentialed veterinary technicians, and skilled support professionals who work together to provide individualized patient care. The hospital sees a diverse general practice caseload and supports evidence-based medicine and clinical autonomy, giving veterinarians the flexibility to develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans while having colleagues available for consultation.

Clinical resources include:

• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Laser therapy
• Updated diagnostic technology
• Modern medical and surgical equipment
• Comprehensive general practice resources
• Access to specialty consultation and referral resources

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive medical care for small animal patients
• Evaluating and managing preventive, acute, and chronic medical conditions
• Developing individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Utilizing ultrasound, laser therapy, and other diagnostic and treatment resources when appropriate
• Helping establish and maintain strong standards for medical quality and patient safety
• Supporting clinical autonomy while encouraging consistent, evidence-based standards of care
• Mentoring veterinarians and developing veterinary professionals
• Encouraging collaborative case discussions and shared clinical learning
• Helping establish and refine medical protocols and clinical workflows
• Supporting continuing education and professional development across the medical team
• Promoting thoughtful client education and transparent treatment recommendations
• Partnering with hospital leadership on medical and operational priorities
• Supporting veterinarian recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen clinical services and patient care
• Collaborating with specialty and referral resources when additional expertise is appropriate
• Helping foster a respectful, supportive, and teaching-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
• Leadership experience or a demonstrated interest in medical leadership
• A commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary care
• Strong clinical reasoning and medical decision-making skills
• An interest in mentorship, teaching, and professional development
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team-building skills
• An approachable and supportive leadership style
• A commitment to thoughtful client education and transparent communication
• 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
• Professional liability coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Veterinary care benefits
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Medical leadership development
• Mentorship and teaching opportunities
• Veterinary-specific educational and clinical resources
• Access to specialty consultation and collaborative case support
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and educational initiatives
• Health, mental wellness, and financial wellness resources
• Additional professional and personal wellness benefits

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