The Job Opportunity:
A well-established emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Specialist interested in serving as Specialty Medical Director. 
This opportunity is designed for an experienced specialist who would like to remain clinically active while expanding into medical leadership, mentorship, and hospital development. The Medical Director will help guide medical quality and the clinical direction of the hospital while continuing to practice within their specialty.

The hospital values evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, multidisciplinary collaboration, teaching, and continued professional development. The Medical Director will work closely with specialists across multiple disciplines while helping create an environment where doctors can discuss challenging cases, learn from one another, and continue developing professionally.

Practice Information:
The hospital is a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral center located within a custom-designed, approximately 27,000-square-foot facility.

Established specialty services include:

• Cardiology
• Internal Medicine
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Surgery
• Neurology
• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Emergency & Critical Care

The hospital offers extensive diagnostic, surgical, critical care, and treatment capabilities, including:

• 64-slice CT with automatic contrast injector
• 1.5 Tesla MRI
• Linear accelerator
• Multiple diagnostic ultrasound systems, including color-flow Doppler
• Multiple digital radiography suites
• C-arm fluoroscopy
• Endoscopic instrumentation
• Laparoscopic instrumentation
• Thoracoscopic instrumentation
• Multiple fully equipped surgical suites
• Dedicated emergency surgical capabilities
• Oxygen cages
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory
• Advanced hematology, chemistry, coagulation, blood gas, electrolyte, and critical care diagnostic equipment

Role Responsibilities:

• Continuing to provide advanced clinical care within the doctor’s specialty
• Helping establish and maintain high standards for evidence-based medical care
• Supporting clinical quality, patient safety, and thoughtful medical decision-making
• Mentoring, coaching, and supporting veterinarians across specialty and emergency services
• Encouraging clinical autonomy within appropriate standards of care
• Facilitating multidisciplinary rounds, case discussions, and shared clinical learning
• Supporting the development and refinement of medical protocols and clinical workflows
• Helping strengthen collaboration between specialty, emergency, and critical care teams
• Supporting the rotating internship program and other clinical education initiatives
• Teaching and mentoring interns and other developing veterinary professionals
• Identifying opportunities to improve medical services, patient care, and clinical efficiency
• Supporting the recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of veterinary professionals
• Partnering with hospital and medical leadership on strategic clinical priorities
• Contributing medical insight to hospital planning and resource decisions
• Supporting continuing education and professional development throughout the medical team
• Maintaining strong relationships with referring veterinarians and the broader veterinary community
• Helping foster a respectful, collaborative, and learning-focused hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Completion of an approved specialty residency or board certification within a recognized veterinary specialty
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Experience practicing advanced specialty medicine
• A commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary care
• An interest in medical leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative and approachable leadership style
• The ability to work effectively across multiple specialty disciplines
• An interest in teaching and developing veterinarians at different stages of their careers
• A thoughtful approach to clinical quality and continuous improvement
• A commitment to 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
• Specialty-specific educational and clinical resources
• Leadership development opportunities
• Medical leadership and professional mentorship resources
• Teaching and clinical education opportunities
• Opportunities for multidisciplinary learning and collaboration
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and research initiatives
• Health and wellness resources

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