Job Description: Our client is seeking an inspiring and experienced Veterinary Medical Director to lead a welcoming small animal hospital recognised for its compassionate approach to veterinary medicine and strong relationships with the local community. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a confident clinician who enjoys combining hands-on veterinary practice with leadership, teaching, and the development of fellow professionals. The hospital provides comprehensive care for companion animals, with several veterinarians also treating exotic species, offering additional clinical variety for candidates interested in broadening their veterinary experience.
The successful candidate will join a close-knit and established team where many colleagues have worked together for several years, creating a supportive environment built on trust, cooperation, and shared professional values. Working alongside the Practice Manager and wider leadership colleagues, the Medical Director will help shape the hospital’s clinical direction, strengthen operational processes, and encourage the delivery of consistently excellent patient care. A genuine enthusiasm for mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and maintaining positive client experiences will be particularly valuable in this position.
This leadership opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the continued success of a respected veterinary practice while developing advanced management and clinical skills. The appointed veterinarian will have access to extensive professional training, experienced operational guidance, and dedicated administrative time to support leadership responsibilities. With an engaging caseload, an experienced veterinary team, and opportunities to influence both clinical quality and professional development, this position provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding long-term career.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing clinical oversight and guidance across routine consultations, diagnostic investigations, surgical procedures, and ongoing companion animal healthcare.
- Supporting the professional development of veterinary colleagues through constructive mentorship, practical teaching, and collaborative clinical discussions.
- Working closely with practice management to establish effective operational strategies, improve clinical workflows, and maintain exceptional patient care standards.
- Encouraging a compassionate, team-oriented working culture while maintaining strong relationships with clients and supporting individualised treatment decisions.
- Contributing to the hospital’s continued development through quality improvement initiatives, clinical leadership, and the promotion of excellent veterinary practices.
Qualifications Needed:
- A recognised Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or an equivalent qualification in veterinary medicine.
- A current New York veterinary licence in good standing, or eligibility to obtain the necessary professional registration before starting employment.
- Active DEA registration or the ability to secure the appropriate prescribing authorisation.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities, with a genuine interest in mentoring colleagues and encouraging professional growth.
- Strong clinical experience in companion animal medicine, with an interest in exotic animal healthcare considered advantageous but not essential.
Package:
- A generous joining award of up to $50,000, with an additional retention payment of up to $25,000 available over a three-year period.
- Dedicated Medical Director compensation paid every two weeks, together with protected administrative time for management responsibilities.
- Employer-supported retirement benefits through a 401(k) savings arrangement with matching contributions.
- Enhanced production-related earning opportunities, including quarterly incentive payments and a compensation structure without negative accrual.
- Comprehensive employee insurance options covering healthcare, life protection, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Access to advanced veterinary education, accredited dental training, structured mentoring programmes, and professional leadership resources.
- Practical support for family responsibilities, including employer-assisted childcare, eldercare services, and personalised family planning guidance.
- An established daytime hospital schedule, providing opportunities to balance clinical responsibilities with dedicated leadership and administrative duties.
- Round-the-clock confidential emotional wellbeing assistance, with access to professional therapeutic services and personal support resources.
- Ongoing career development opportunities supported by experienced veterinary professionals, educational programmes, and dedicated clinical safety guidance.
