Medical Director Veterinarian
Core
Clinical leader and hands-on veterinarian setting medical standards, mentoring staff, and providing direct patient care in a small animal and exotic practice.
Role type
Senior IC veterinarian with leadership responsibilities
Builds
High-quality medical care, patient outcomes, and a collaborative team culture for dogs, cats, and exotic animals
Domain
Veterinary medicine (Small Animal General Practice & Exotics)
Required skills
Clinical judgment, medical and surgical proficiency, team mentorship, regulatory compliance, client communication, operational oversight
Preferred skills
Multi-unit leadership experience, strategic planning
Technologies
Digital X-ray, dental radiography, ultrasound, cold laser, surgical laser
Responsibilities
Set and model medical quality standards; mentor and coach associate veterinarians; perform direct patient care and surgery; oversee controlled drug inventory and radiation safety; align clinical workflows with practice manager; recruit and onboard veterinary talent
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties