Medical Director
Core
Clinical leader and medical voice for a general practice & exotics veterinary hospital, setting standards for medical quality, patient care, and team culture.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC Medical Director (Veterinary)
Builds
High-quality medical care for small animals and exotic species (reptiles, birds, pocket pets) in a community hospital.
Domain
Veterinary Medicine (General Practice & Exotics)
Deliverable
Physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical judgment, medical and surgical care proficiency, client communication, team mentorship, regulatory compliance, operational oversight
Preferred skills
Exotic species experience, previous leadership/mentorship experience
Technologies
Digital radiography, in-house laboratory diagnostics, cloud-based practice information management system
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care for the majority of the workweek; mentor and coach associate veterinarians and partner doctors; oversee medical quality standards and hospital operations; manage controlled substance inventory and regulatory compliance; recruit and onboard veterinary talent; lead doctor meetings and case reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC