Medical Director - Veterinarian
Core
Clinical leader and medical voice for a 3-doctor general practice veterinary hospital, balancing hands-on patient care with leadership to ensure medical quality and team development.
Role type
Senior IC veterinarian (Medical Director)
Builds
High-quality medical care for dogs and cats in the local community
Domain
Veterinary medicine / General Practice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical judgment, medical and surgical care proficiency, client communication, team mentorship, regulatory compliance, inventory management
Preferred skills
Prior experience leading a veterinary team, multi-unit experience
Technologies
Digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house labs, digital dental, laser therapy
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care while guiding medical quality standards; mentor and coach associate doctors; oversee hospital operations including controlled drug inventory and radiation safety; collaborate with practice manager on scheduling and workflow; recruit and onboard veterinary talent; serve as Responsible Veterinarian and Radiation Safety Officer.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties