Medical Director Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a veterinary hospital providing care for cats and dogs and seeking a full-time Lead Veterinarian. The hospital is part of a veterinary group that is transforming the veterinary care experience from the ground up, creating a culture where professionals can thrive, grow, and practice their best medicine.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Lead Veterinarian will provide a full scope of general practice care while also taking on leadership responsibilities within the hospital. This position is suited to an experienced veterinarian who is comfortable combining clinical practice with leadership. The schedule is four days per week with rotating Saturdays, prioritizing work-life balance, collaboration, and professional development because caring for pets starts with caring for veterinary teams.

Practice Details
This brand-new hospital is aiming to open in April 2027 and will operate from 8am–6pm Monday through Saturday. The hospital will be well equipped with digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory capabilities and more. Services will cover the full scope of general practice, including wellness, preventative care, internal medicine, soft-tissue surgery and dentistry.

Team
The hospital is looking to establish a team of at least one Lead Veterinarian and one Associate Veterinarian ahead of its planned opening in April 2027. The aim is to maintain a high doctor-to-technician ratio, allowing veterinarians to focus on practicing medicine while being fully supported by experienced, skilled team members.

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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