Board Certified Medical DirectorDepartment: Veterinarians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
DescriptionVeterinarian - Medical DirectorCarolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital 📍
Hickory, North Carolina
Lead Medicine. Shape Strategy. Elevate Specialty & Emergency Care.Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is seeking an accomplished
Veterinarian - Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for our growing specialty and emergency hospital in Hickory, North Carolina. This role is ideal for an experienced
board-certified specialist or emergency clinician a who is ready to influence medicine, mentorship, and hospital performance while continuing to practice high-quality, advanced care.
The Medical Director serves as the clinical leader of the hospital, setting medical standards, supporting a collaborative culture, and partnering with hospital leadership to drive excellence in patient care, team development, and operational success. This is a hands-on leadership role with protected administrative time.
Qualifications- DVM or equivalent degree
- Board-certified specialist (DACVECC, DACVIM, DACVS, or related specialty) or Multi-specialty & Emergency experience strongly preferred
- Active (or eligible) North Carolina veterinary license
- Proven leadership ability or strong interest in clinical leadership
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and exceptional client communication
- Passion for mentorship, team development, and hospital growth
Key Responsibilities- Provide medical leadership and oversight across emergency and specialty services
- Establish and uphold medical standards, protocols, and best practices
- Mentor and support veterinarians, interns, and support staff
- Partner with hospital administration on strategic planning, recruiting, and growth initiatives
- Maintain an active clinical caseload aligned with your expertise
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing hospital culture
What We Offer- Base salary range of $180,000-$275,000, commensurate with specialty, experience, and clinical production, plus an additional Medical Director stipend
- Production-based compensation opportunity
- Generous sign-on and relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- CE allowance with paid CE time
- Paid parental leave and generous PTO
- Professional autonomy with strong operational support
- The opportunity to shape and grow specialty and emergency services in a key regional hospital
- Established referral and emergency presence in the region
- Modern equipment and advanced diagnostic capabilities
- Supportive leadership structure with a focus on sustainable medicine
- Collaborative environment with highly trained technicians and staff
- Located in Hickory, NC-offering a high quality of life with access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Charlotte metro area
If you are a seasoned emergency clinician or board-certified specialist seeking a leadership role where your voice, expertise, and vision will truly matter, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation. 
