Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Veterinary Medical Director to lead clinical excellence within an established small animal practice while maintaining an active role in patient care. This full-time opportunity is ideally suited to a confident veterinarian who enjoys combining general medicine, surgery and diagnostic expertise with leadership responsibilities. The position offers considerable clinical autonomy and the chance to influence medical standards, strengthen professional relationships and contribute to the continued development of veterinary services.
The successful candidate will work closely with veterinary colleagues, technicians and support professionals to maintain exceptional patient care while encouraging a positive and collaborative working environment. Responsibilities include guiding clinical decision-making, mentoring developing veterinarians, improving treatment protocols and supporting long-term practice growth. With access to leadership development resources and opportunities to shape the direction of clinical services, this position provides a rewarding pathway for an established Medical Director or an experienced veterinarian ready to progress into medical leadership.
Qualifications Needed:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent recognised qualification with eligibility to practise veterinary medicine in New Jersey.
- Previous experience in small animal veterinary practice, with established leadership skills or a strong interest in progressing into medical management.
- Confidence in clinical diagnostics, general surgical procedures, treatment planning and comprehensive companion animal healthcare.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with enthusiasm for mentoring colleagues and encouraging professional development.
- A proactive approach to clinical improvement, independent medical decision-making and maintaining high standards of veterinary care.
Package:
- Opportunity to lead clinical services while retaining hands-on involvement in companion animal medicine and surgery.
- Flexible compensation structure offering guaranteed base remuneration or production-related earning opportunities without negative accrual.
- Employer-supported 401(k) retirement savings contributions with matching of up to 5%.
- Generous continuing education funding and access to structured professional leadership development programmes.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage supporting personal healthcare requirements.
- Paid annual leave, recognised holidays and parental leave provisions encouraging a sustainable work-life balance.
- Professional veterinary membership expenses covered alongside complimentary access to veterinary information resources.
- Additional earning opportunities through professional services and pharmacy-related production arrangements.
- Discounted veterinary care benefits for personal pets and supplementary employee support provisions.
- Clinical autonomy, collaborative colleagues and opportunities to influence long-term practice development and veterinary team performance.
