Medical Director Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a veterinary hospital hiring for a Lead Veterinarian. This is a new hospital location focused on primary and urgent care, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinarian to shape the culture, lead clinical operations, and build a high-performing team.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. This is a full-time position.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Lead Veterinarian will be responsible for leading medical operations, mentoring associate veterinarians and support staff, and establishing a positive, collaborative culture within the hospital. Clinical responsibilities include performing exams, surgeries, and managing a variety of small animal cases, alongside guiding medical protocols and contributing to the development and review of hospital policies. The role also involves building strong relationships with clients and the local community while partnering with leadership to drive team performance and hospital success. This position is suited to an experienced veterinarian.

Practice Details
This is a primary and urgent care practice offering a wide range of services including behavioral assessments, diagnostics, spay and neuter, surgery, nutritional counseling, allergy management, laser therapy, illness exams, kitten and puppy care, vaccinations, X-rays, wellness exams, travel documentation, end-of-life care, in-house pharmacy services, senior pet care, dental care, pain management, microchipping, and specialty surgery and ultrasound. The hospital provides urgent care services for various acute conditions during opening hours. The clinic emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care through comprehensive exams and tailored treatment plans, supported by modern facilities and a collaborative clinical approach.

Team
The team currently consists of 1 DVM supported by a great tenured support team, creating a collaborative and supportive environment.

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

 About Tempus Recruitment

This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application. 

Haven’t Worked with a Recruiter Before? No Problem!

• All communication is 100% private and confidential
• Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for a new job
• We have exclusive roles not being advertised publicly
• We tailor job searches to your specific needs, therefore you will only get sent roles that match your requirements

What Happens Next 

Interested in this position or others that we can offer? Apply now or request a call back!

One of our expert recruiters will reach out to you to gather all the relevant information regarding your search. This will then allow us to put together a tailored jobs list based on your requirements.

#IHTVRB