Medical Director Veterinarian
Core
Clinical leader and medical voice of a small animal and exotic animal veterinary hospital, balancing hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities to set medical standards and mentor the team.
Role type
Senior IC veterinarian (Medical Director)
Builds
High-quality medical care, surgical outcomes, and a collaborative hospital culture for pets in an underserved community.
Domain
Veterinary medicine (Small Animal General Practice & Exotics)
Required skills
Clinical proficiency in medical and surgical care, client communication and education, medical record management, regulatory compliance, team coaching and mentoring, operational oversight
Preferred skills
Experience in high-volume practices, bilingual Spanish, community outreach
Technologies
Digital X-ray, dental radiography, ultrasound, cold laser, surgical laser
Responsibilities
Deliver direct patient care and perform emergency surgery; mentor and manage associate and partner doctors; oversee hospital operations, inventory, and medical equipment; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including controlled drug inventory and radiation safety; lead doctor meetings and align clinical workflows; engage with the local community for practice growth.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties