Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Medical Director to take a leading role within an established small animal veterinary practice that prides itself on delivering exceptional clinical care and building meaningful relationships with pet owners. This rewarding opportunity is ideally suited to a confident veterinarian who wishes to combine hands-on clinical medicine with the responsibility of guiding a dedicated team, strengthening medical standards, and contributing to the ongoing development of a successful veterinary hospital.
The successful candidate will enjoy a varied position that balances clinical independence with mentorship and strategic leadership. Working alongside a talented group of veterinary professionals, you will provide comprehensive medical and surgical care while encouraging colleagues to develop their clinical abilities and maintain consistently high standards. An experienced management team provides valuable operational support, allowing you to concentrate on clinical excellence, professional guidance, and creating a positive environment for both patients and staff.
This position offers considerable scope to influence the future direction of the practice while remaining actively involved in the aspects of veterinary medicine you enjoy most. You will have the opportunity to introduce improvements, nurture professional talent, and establish lasting client relationships within a collaborative workplace. With excellent career development resources, flexible earning arrangements, and a strong emphasis on teamwork, this is an appealing opportunity for a veterinarian seeking a fulfilling and influential leadership position.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing clinical leadership by establishing high medical standards, encouraging evidence-based treatment approaches, and maintaining excellent patient care throughout the practice.
- Mentoring fellow veterinarians through professional guidance, shared clinical experience, and constructive support that encourages individual confidence and development.
- Remaining actively involved in veterinary consultations, diagnostic investigations, surgical procedures, and the creation of appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborating with experienced practice management colleagues to identify opportunities for service improvements, strengthen team performance, and support sustainable hospital growth.
- Developing trusted relationships with clients while promoting compassionate communication, clinical independence, and a respectful, team-oriented working environment.
Qualifications Needed:
- A recognised Doctor of Veterinary Medicine qualification or equivalent, with current professional registration or eligibility to practise veterinary medicine in Rhode Island.
- Substantial experience in small animal clinical practice, with the confidence to manage diagnostic investigations, surgical procedures, and complex treatment decisions.
- Previous veterinary leadership experience or a strong desire to progress into a Medical Director position, supported by excellent professional judgement.
- A genuine enthusiasm for mentoring colleagues, encouraging professional development, and establishing a supportive and productive workplace culture.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with a commitment to compassionate patient care, clinical integrity, and collaborative veterinary medicine.
Package:
- An established leadership opportunity offering the freedom to remain clinically active while influencing medical standards and the professional development of the veterinary team.
- Employer-funded access to the Veterinary Information Network, together with financial coverage for eligible professional association memberships.
- A choice of remuneration arrangements, allowing earnings to be structured around a guaranteed salary or production-related performance.
- Paid parental leave provisions and recognised holiday entitlements supporting important family commitments and personal wellbeing.
- Retirement savings support through a 401(k) programme, with employer matching contributions of up to 5%.
- A comprehensive employee benefits offering that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, alongside additional advantages for personal pets.
- Performance-related earning opportunities calculated through 22% of professional services, 10% of in-practice pharmacy activity, and 5% of online pharmacy sales.
- Access to experienced practice management professionals who provide operational assistance, enabling greater focus on clinical leadership and veterinary medicine.
- Generous continuing education funding, complemented by dedicated professional training resources and opportunities to strengthen management capabilities.
- A production incentive arrangement without negative accrual, offering additional financial rewards without transferring production shortfalls into future earning periods.
