Veterinary Medical Director

Companion Pet Partners, LLC

$180K — $220K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM degree required with current state license and DEA registration
  • Exceptional clinical skills and comprehensive veterinary knowledge
  • Strong leadership experience mentoring veterinary professionals
  • Strategic thinker with a focus on identifying growth opportunities
  • Outstanding communication abilities to build team and client trust
  • Sound business understanding of veterinary practice operations
  • Adaptable in handling complex or competing priorities
  • Collaborative mindset for working with hospital leadership
  • Genuine compassion for animals and commitment to quality care
  • Willingness to represent the practice professionally and in regulatory contexts

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain high standards for veterinary care
  • Mentor and develop the veterinary team, fostering a positive culture
  • Collaborate with Hospital Manager and leadership to drive growth strategies
  • Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality assurance improvements
  • Ensure exceptional client experiences through effective communication and trust-building

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with production bonuses
  • Performance bonuses opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and continuing education reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Paid license fees, VIN/Plumbs membership, and liability insurance
  • Employee referral program and financial wellness support
  • Relocation assistance
Full Job Description
About This Role

Join our veterinary hospital as a Medical Director and lead our clinical team to new heights of excellence! In this prestigious leadership position, you'll shape the medical direction of our practice while fostering a culture of compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.

As the clinical cornerstone of our hospital, you'll mentor and develop our veterinary team, establish medical protocols, and collaborate with hospital leadership to drive growth and innovation. This influential role offers the perfect combination of clinical practice and executive leadership, allowing you to make a profound impact on patient care, team development, and hospital success. If you're passionate about elevating veterinary medicine and ready to lead a dedicated team, we invite you to join us in this pivotal position.

What Success Looks Like

  • Clinical Excellence: You'll establish and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care by implementing best practices, guiding medical protocols, and ensuring every patient receives exceptional treatment.
  • Team Leadership: You'll inspire and develop our veterinary team through mentorship, training, and fostering a positive hospital culture where professionals feel valued, supported, and motivated to excel.
  • Strategic Partnership: You'll collaborate with the Hospital Manager and regional leadership to identify growth opportunities, address challenges, and make strategic decisions that enhance both patient care and hospital performance.
  • Quality Assurance: You'll monitor clinical outcomes, provide constructive feedback, and implement improvements to continuously elevate the level of medicine practiced at our hospital.
  • Client Advocacy: You'll ensure exceptional client experiences by guiding communication standards, addressing complex cases or concerns, and fostering trust between our practice and the community we serve.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with current state license and DEA registration
  • Exceptional clinical skills with comprehensive knowledge of veterinary medicine
  • Strong leadership abilities with experience mentoring and developing veterinary professionals
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
  • Outstanding communication skills that inspire confidence in team members and clients
  • Sound business acumen with understanding of veterinary practice operations
  • Adaptability and composure when managing complex situations or competing priorities
  • Collaborative approach to working with hospital leadership and regional teams
  • Genuine compassion for animals and commitment to the highest standards of care
  • Willingness to serve as the veterinary face of the practice in professional and regulatory contexts

Education & Experience

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree required
  • Current state veterinary license in good standing
  • Current DEA license required
  • 3-5 years of clinical experience preferred
  • Previous leadership or mentoring experience highly desirable
  • Experience with practice management and team development a plus

How We'll Support You

  • Competitive salary ($180,000 - $220,000) + production
  • Performance Bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and continuing education support with reimbursement
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid license fees, VIN/Plumbs membership, and liability insurance
  • Employee referral program and financial wellness support
  • Relocation assistance available

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