Medical Director Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a modern small animal hospital that opened in 2024 and is seeking a full-time Lead Veterinarian to join their team. Seeing cats and dogs, the practice has a dedicated team and an established client base, providing a strong foundation for a leader who is eager to drive performance, build culture, and create long-term success. The role also includes a profit-sharing component, offering the opportunity to benefit from the growth and success of the practice.

Role Description and Responsibilities
This position is suited to an experienced veterinarian with an entrepreneurial mindset who is excited by the challenge of leading a hospital with significant growth potential. Responsibilities include leading the hospital, managing patient care, maintaining high clinical standards, supporting and managing the team, and delivering excellent veterinary care. The successful candidate will diagnose and treat patients, perform surgical and dental procedures, provide excellent aftercare, and build strong relationships with clients through clear communication. Doctor hours are flexible and will be discussed based on the successful candidate’s availability.

Practice Details
The hospital is a well-equipped, modern facility offering a combination of general practice services alongside some urgent care. It is open Monday through Saturday, with urgent care appointments available on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays.

Team
The practice currently operates as a single-doctor hospital, supported by three assistants/technicians and 1.5 client services specialists. The established team provides a solid foundation for a Lead Veterinarian looking to guide the practice through its next stage of growth.

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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