Valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) license in good standing
3-5+ years of clinical veterinary practice experience
Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience preferred
Familiarity with practice KPIs and data-driven decision-making preferred
Responsibilities
Holds final say on clinical protocols and standard-of-care decisions
Partners with Hospital Manager on hiring and performance management
Maintains a blended schedule of clinical care and leadership responsibilities
Collaborates with Medical Directors across the Lovet network to share best practices
Serves as the cultural driver of the hospital
Partners with teams to recruit and develop veterinary staff
Ensures compliance with clinical governance and state veterinary practice act
Benefits
Monthly profit-sharing based on hospital performance
Unlimited continuing education allowance
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with match
4-day workweek with no on-call or overnight shifts
Path to hospital ownership after 2+ years of proven leadership performance
Full Job Description
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, clinically confident veterinarian to step into a true leadership role. Our Medical Directors (Managing Clinical Director) set the clinical standard for the hospital, developing the next generation of veterinary talent, and building toward long-term practice ownership.
What's In It for You
$170,000 - $185,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
Monthly profit-sharing based on hospital performance
Unlimited CE allowance
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits + 401(k) with match
4-day workweek with no on-call or overnight shifts
Path to hospital ownership - ownership conversations typically begin after 2+ years of proven clinical leadership performance (individually reviewed with our Executive Leadership Team)
Role Summary + Scope of Authority
The Medical Director is the clinical leader and cultural driver of the hospital - not an associate with added duties. This role holds final clinical decision-making authority for medical protocols and standard of care within the hospital and directly oversees Associate DVMs (support staff reports to the Hospital Manager).
Holds final say on clinical protocols, case escalation, and standard-of-care decisions within the hospital.
Partners with Hospital Manager and then People Operations on hiring and performance management for support staff.
Maintains a blended schedule clinical patient care and leadership, mentorship, and operational responsibilities (ratio varies with hospital needs and team maturity).
Collaborates with Medical Directors across the Lovet network (Arizona, Michigan, and Chicago) to share clinical best practices and help support consistent standards of care enterprise wide.
Duties + Responsibilities
Leadership + Culture
Serves cultural driver of the hospital, and supporting hospital-wide performance and retention initiatives.
Sets the tone for clinical excellence, team collaboration, and client-first culture.
Mentorship + Talent Development
Partners with support teams to recruit, mentor, and develop veterinary staff through structured training and growth plans.
Actively mentors and prepares high-potential Associate DVMs for future leadership or Medical Director roles across the Lovet network - this role is a builder of the next generation of clinical leadership, not just a day-to-day supervisor.
Supports other practices as needed (e.g., cross-collaboration to onboard DVMs).
Clinical Governance + Compliance
Owns clinical governance for the hospital, including oversight of controlled substance (DEA) compliance, medical record audits, and adherence to state veterinary practice act requirements.
Conducts Associate DVM case review and enforces consistent standard-of-care practices.
Leads root-cause review and follow-up on clinical risk or quality incidents, partnering with Operations as needed.
Operational Oversight
Under Lovet operational direction and guidance, implements and refines workflows, pricing, client service, and compliance protocols to align with hospital and enterprise goals.
Maintains full client schedules and a positive, confident attitude towards providing better care for more pets.
Demonstrates a strong command of operational KPIs - including financial and budgetary data, people and culture data, and client satisfaction data - and uses them to drive informed decisions.
Client + Clinical Excellence
Ensures the best veterinary medicine is practiced daily, champions the use of advanced equipment, and drives high client satisfaction.
Strategic Collaboration
Works cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and Learning + Development teams to support performance management, staffing, and regulatory readiness.
Patient Care
Maintains an active, meaningful caseload and up-to-date clinical skills to support hospital needs and lead by example.
Education + Experience
A valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) license in good standing
3-5+ years of clinical veterinary practice experience
Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience (formal or informal) strongly preferred
Working knowledge of practice KPIs (financial, staffing, client satisfaction) and comfort using data to guide decisions preferred
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting or working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Regular walking, lifting, turning, and twisting
Learn more about us and all the benefits of joining our team today!
About Aspen Dental Management Inc
Aspen Dental Management Inc is a dental support organization that provides business services to independently owned and operated dental practices in the United States. The company's services include marketing, human resources, accounting, and information technology. Aspen Dental Management's affiliated practices offer a range of dental services, including general dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in East Syracuse, New York.
