The Job Opportunity:
A modern, multidisciplinary emergency and specialty 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 combine clinical practice with medical leadership, mentorship, and hospital development. The Medical Director will help guide the hospital’s medical standards and clinical culture while remaining actively engaged in specialty medicine.
The role offers an opportunity to influence how medicine is practiced across a large multidisciplinary team, mentor veterinarians at different stages of their careers, and encourage thoughtful collaboration between specialty and emergency services.

Practice Information:
The hospital is a modern 24-hour emergency and specialty referral centerencompassing approximately 26,000 square feetand supporting numerous specialty departments.

Established services include:

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

Extensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural technology includes:

• 128-slice CT
• 1.5 Tesla MRI
• Advanced diagnostic ultrasound
• Cardiovascular ultrasound
• Multiple digital radiography systems
• C-arm fluoroscopy
• Laparoscopic equipment
• Endoscopy
• Linear accelerator
• High-flow oxygen therapy
• Shockwave therapy
• Platelet-rich plasma therapy
• Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) testing
• Advanced surgical and procedural equipment
• Dedicated examination, treatment, and specialty department spaces

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing advanced specialty care within the doctor’s area of training
• Helping establish and maintain high standards for evidence-based medical care
• Supporting clinical quality, patient safety, and consistent medical practices
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing veterinarians and clinical team members
• Encouraging multidisciplinary rounds, case discussions, and knowledge sharing
• Supporting collaboration between specialty, emergency, and critical care services
• Helping develop clinical protocols and medical workflows
• Supporting residency, internship, and other clinical training initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen medical services and patient care
• Helping recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain veterinary professionals
• Partnering with hospital leadership on strategic planning and organizational goals
• Contributing clinical insight to hospital planning and resource decisions
• Supporting continuing education and professional development throughout the medical team
• Encouraging a culture of respectful communication, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Maintaining strong relationships with referring veterinarians and the broader veterinary community
• Continuing to practice clinically within the Medical Director’s specialty

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
• An interest in medical leadership, mentorship, and team development
• A commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively across multiple specialty disciplines
• An interest in teaching and developing veterinarians and clinical team members
• A thoughtful approach to clinical quality and continuous improvement
• 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
• Professional mentorship and medical leadership support
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and research initiatives
• Health and wellness resources
• Additional professional and personal wellness benefits

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