Medical Director Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a full-service small animal hospital seeking a Full-Time Medical Director to join its team. Caring for cats and dogs, the hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care across preventative medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery. This opportunity is suited to an experienced veterinarian looking to combine hands-on clinical practice with medical leadership.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Veterinary Medical Director will be responsible for providing exceptional medical, surgical, and preventative care while leading the hospital’s clinical team and maintaining high standards of veterinary medicine. Clinical responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, developing treatment plans, interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and performing routine and advanced surgical and dental procedures based on experience.
Alongside hands-on clinical responsibilities, the Medical Director will mentor and support veterinarians, promote clinical excellence through training and case collaboration, ensure compliance with medical protocols and regulatory standards, and drive quality improvement initiatives. Working closely with hospital leadership, they will contribute to improving patient outcomes, client satisfaction, and overall hospital performance while fostering a positive and collaborative culture. This position is open to experienced veterinarians.

Practice Details
The hospital is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
This full-service veterinary facility and provides dedicated space and facilities for routine consultations, diagnostic investigations, dental care, and surgical procedures.
Diagnostic capabilities include X-ray and ultrasound alongside facilities for comprehensive bloodwork, disease screening, and other diagnostic testing. The hospital also provides comprehensive dentistry and surgical care.
Veterinary services encompass wellness and preventative medicine, including nose-to-tail examinations, routine checkups, puppy and kitten care, vaccinations, microchipping, comprehensive bloodwork, disease screening, behavioral and anxiety evaluations, and nutritional consultations. Dental cleanings and consultations are available alongside surgical consultations and surgical procedures.

Team
The hospital’s broad clinical scope allows its veterinarians to work across a varied range of veterinary medicine, including preventative care, sick visits, dermatology, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, wound management, and surgery. This provides the clinical team with exposure to cases beyond routine wellness and vaccination appointments.

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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