Medical Director Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a full-service environment focused on delivering high-quality, purpose-driven veterinary care. The role supports dogs and cats and is part of a health and wellness model that prioritizes pets, pet parents, and veterinary professionals. The hospital values compassion, innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to improving lives.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and closed on Thursdays. The role may be full-time or part-time.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide excellent patient care through physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive medicine tailored to each patient. Responsibilities include developing complete problem lists, diagnostic and treatment plans, performing routine and complex surgeries such as spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory procedures, and mass removals, as well as routine and advanced dental procedures including radiograph evaluation and extractions. The role also includes day hospitalization oversight, transitioning patients to overnight care, effective communication with referral hospitals, participation in rounds, and supporting knowledge-sharing across the team. This position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Practice Details
The hospital is equipped with ultrasound in every location, heated hydraulic surgery tables, digital radiography, in-house diagnostics, and supportive medical field leadership. The culture emphasizes quality care, empowerment, teamwork, continuous learning, and a commitment to doing what is best for pets, people, and the broader community. Services include surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, preventive care, and day hospitalization.

Team
The environment includes a skilled paraprofessional team encouraged to grow as subject matter experts in areas such as dentistry and nutrition.

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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