Job Description
Veterinary Medical Director
ACSKC Animal Wellness ClinicChestertown, MD
Full-TimeStarting at $150,000 annually
ACSKC Animal Wellness Clinic is seeking a Medical Director to help launch and lead a new nonprofit veterinary hospital in Chestertown, Maryland.
As an extension of the Animal Care Shelter for Kent County, our hospital will provide quality veterinary care to shelter animals and affordable services to pets in the surrounding community.
This is a unique opportunity for a veterinarian who wants more than a traditional clinical role. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the hospital, build your team, and make decisions that directly impact the care we provide.
What You'll Do
• Provide medical leadership and oversee the hospital's clinical operations.
• Help build, mentor, and support the veterinary team.
• Establish medical protocols and standards of care.
• Provide wellness, preventive care, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.
• Collaborate with shelter leadership to support the hospital's mission and long-term success.
• Help develop services that meet the needs of shelter animals and the community.
What We're Looking For
• DVM or VMD degree and eligibility for Maryland veterinary licensure.
• Strong clinical and surgical skills.
• Leadership abilities and a collaborative approach to team development.
• Confidence making medical decisions and establishing clinical standards.
• A passion for accessible veterinary care and animal welfare.
What We Offer
• Starting Salary: $150,000
• Health insurance with 75% employer contribution.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Professional dues and DEA license coverage.
• Opportunity to help build and lead a new hospital from the ground up.
Life in Chestertown, Maryland
Located on Maryland's scenic Eastern Shore, Chestertown offers historic charm, waterfront living, and a welcoming small-town community. Enjoy boating, fishing, local restaurants, and outdoor recreation, with convenient access to Annapolis, Baltimore, and Wilmington.
We're Also Hiring
We're looking for two Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our new hospital. Know a great technician or two? We'd love to connect with them!
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a veterinarian who enjoys clinical medicine, leadership, and the opportunity to build something meaningful, we'd love to connect!
Apply today to learn more about this Medical Director opportunity.
Anticipated start: Second quarter of 2027.
