Medical Director Veterinarian

Introduction
Our client is a small animal hospital providing comprehensive veterinary care for cats and dogs and is currently hiring for a Medical Director. This role blends clinical excellence with medical leadership, offering an experienced veterinarian the opportunity to shape clinical standards while continuing hands-on practice in a busy, well-supported hospital environment.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays. The role is full-time only, with doctor hours open to discussion, allowing for some flexibility within the hospital's operating schedule.

Role Description and Responsibilities
This position combines hands-on clinical practice with medical leadership responsibilities. The Medical Director will guide clinical standards, support complex case direction, and contribute to quality-of-care initiatives across the hospital. Prior leadership experience is considered a bonus but is not required; the focus is on strong clinical judgment, collaborative communication, and a genuine passion for excellent medicine. This role is suited to experienced veterinarians only.

Practice Details
The hospital is a full-service facility offering multiple exam and treatment areas, dedicated surgical and dental suites, advanced diagnostics and testing equipment, and urgent care capabilities. The practice supports wellness, preventive, surgical, urgent, and advanced care visits, providing the opportunity to practice broad-scope medicine while influencing clinical direction and outcomes in a dynamic setting.

Team
The hospital currently has one DVM supported by a great team of well-trained staff. The environment is collaborative and designed to support high-quality patient care through strong teamwork and clinical support.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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Salary up to $160,000 (Annual)

• Competitive Annual Base Salary $130-160k
• Sign On Bonus
• Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
• Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Parental leave
• Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Personal Pet Discounts