Medical Director - VeterinarianDepartment: Veterinarians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year
DescriptionDoc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, a Fear Free™ certified animal hospital located in the
historic Fells Point area of Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a veterinarian with strong general practice medicine and surgery skills to step into a
Medical Director role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DVM who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and delivering top-tier veterinary care.
Come on in! 🏥 You can check out a virtual tour of our practice and meet some of the team here: docsidevet.com/careers
As Medical Director, you will lead a dedicated veterinary team and provide high-quality patient care while guiding clinical decisions and team development.
You'll play a key role in:- Leading by example in medical and surgical standards
- Mentoring veterinarians and support staff
- Supporting hospital operations and team culture
- Collaborating with hospital leadership to implement clinical protocols and improve workflows
What You'll Do as a Veterinarian:- Oversee and provide preventive care, diagnostics, and chronic disease management
- Perform general soft tissue surgeries (spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign body surgeries, etc.)
- Deliver dental care including dental extractions with radiographic support
- Promote Fear Free practices in a compassionate, client-centered environment
Veterinarian Requirements:- DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland
- Minimum 3 years of small animal experience
- Proficiency in general soft tissue surgery and dental care
- Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred
- Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine
Why Join Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center?- 💲 Competitive ProSal, with annual base salary range of $150,00-$180,000+ per year
- ⚕ Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
- Up to $50,000sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
- Ownership interest? $400,000 equity ownership package with no money out of pocket
- 🚚 Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
- 🩺 Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
- 💼 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
- 💵 Student loan assistance for early career candidates - up to $15,000/year for 4 years
- 🧑🎓 Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $3,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
- 📜 Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
- 📅 Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
- ♀ Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
- 🐾 Pet care discounts for your furry family members
Compensation is negotiable based on experience and relevant credentials with an annual base salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.
