The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led full-service companion animal hospital is seeking a Medical Director to lead its collaborative medical team while maintaining an active clinical role. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who is passionate about practicing evidence-based medicine, mentoring fellow veterinarians, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional development.

The Medical Director will partner with an experienced multi-DVM team, highly skilled veterinary technicians, and hospital leadership to guide the hospital’s medical vision while continuing to provide exceptional preventive, medical, surgical, and dental care. This role offers the opportunity to influence medical quality, mentor veterinary professionals, and help shape the continued growth of a progressive practice while building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

Practice Information:
This established full-service companion animal hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care through evidence-based medicine and personalized client service. Offering comprehensive services that include wellness care, preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and grooming, the hospital provides a diverse caseload that supports both medical excellence and continual professional growth.

The practice is supported by an experienced multi-DVM team, credentialed veterinary technicians, and compassionate support staff who work together to provide outstanding patient care. The hospital also benefits from regular collaboration with board-certified veterinary specialists, allowing patients to receive advanced specialty care while creating valuable learning and mentorship opportunities for the medical team.

Role Responsibilities:
Provide medical leadership while maintaining an active caseload of wellness, medical, surgical, and dental patients
Champion evidence-based medicine and uphold the hospital’s standards for medical quality and patient care
Mentor associate veterinarians, fostering clinical confidence, collaboration, and professional development
Develop, implement, and refine medical protocols, clinical guidelines, and quality assurance initiatives
Lead medical discussions, doctor meetings, case reviews, and continuing education activities
Collaborate closely with hospital leadership to support strategic planning, operational excellence, and long-term hospital success
Partner with board-certified specialists when appropriate to provide integrated, multidisciplinary patient care
Review medical records and monitor quality standards to promote consistent clinical excellence
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, mentoring, and retaining veterinary professionals
Identify opportunities to expand medical services and enhance patient care capabilities
Build strong client relationships through compassionate communication, education, and personalized care
Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement
Promote compliance with applicable veterinary practice regulations, safety standards, and hospital policies

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited veterinary college
• Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state
• DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration, if required
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience preferred
• Strong diagnostic, medical, surgical, and dental skills
• Commitment to practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire collaboration within a multi-DVM team environment
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to mentoring veterinary professionals and supporting lifelong learning
• Dedication to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care and exceptional client service

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation with leadership and production-based earning opportunities
• Leadership incentives, sign-on assistance, retention incentives, and relocation support available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits
• Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Retirement savings program with employer-supported contributions
• Generous continuing education allowance, paid continuing education time, and leadership development resources
• Licensure, DEA registration, professional membership, and continuing education reimbursement
• Employee pet care discounts
• Wellness resources, employee assistance programs, and mental well-being support
• Financial assistance resources for eligible team members during personal hardships
• Supportive, veterinarian-focused culture with local medical autonomy backed by the resources of a larger veterinary organization
• Outstanding opportunities for mentorship, collaboration with board-certified specialists, medical leadership, career advancement, and long-term professional growth within a progressive, evidence-based practice

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