Medical Director Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a small animal veterinary hospital that is hiring for a full-time Medical Director. The hospital sees cats and dogs and has been serving the community since 2002. The trust they have earned from the community is reflected in their excellent 4.7-star Google rating. The practice offers a collaborative and patient-focused clinical environment dedicated to delivering high-quality veterinary medicine while continuing to grow and develop its medical standards and client care services.

Role Description and Responsibilities
This role involves a full scope of Medical Director responsibilities within a busy and collaborative hospital setting. The successful candidate will be involved in complex case management spanning wellness and preventative care, sophisticated diagnostics and testing, advanced medical care, and surgical procedures. As the Medical Lead Veterinarian, you will serve as the champion of medical excellence within the hospital while mentoring and developing associate veterinarians and partnering closely with the Practice Manager to build a healthy, engaged, and high-performing team. The role also includes driving the continuous improvement of patient care and client service while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth throughout the practice. Specific doctor hours will be discussed. This opportunity is suited to an experienced veterinarian with a minimum of two years of practical clinical experience who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and advancing high-quality veterinary medicine.

Practice Details
The hospital operates Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 6:00pm and is closed on Sundays. Equipment available includes, but is not limited to, digital X-ray and digital dental X-ray technology, supporting efficient diagnostics and advanced patient care across a varied caseload. Services offered include orthopedics, urgent care, and a full scope of general practice services. In addition, the hospital also provides laser therapy and behavioural therapy, supporting a comprehensive and patient-focused approach to veterinary medicine.

Team
The practice is home to a team of four veterinarians working within a collaborative and highly supportive clinical environment. You will work alongside doctors who possess more than 40 years of combined experience in small animal medicine, offering an invaluable knowledge base and mentorship opportunities. The hospital maintains a minimum 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio, ensuring veterinarians are well supported in delivering high-quality patient care. The collaborative culture across the hospital encourages teamwork, communication, and shared clinical excellence, creating an environment focused on providing seamless and compassionate care to both patients and clients.

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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