Medical Director - Leach Animal Hospital

OverviewAt Leach Animal Hospital  , we believe exceptional pet care starts with an exceptional team. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Medical Director to join our well-established, collaborative practice in Cape Cod / Mashpee, MA. If you’re looking for a career with medical autonomy, opportunities to expand your skills, and the support of a highly experienced team, this is the place for you. There aren't many Medical Director positions where your commute takes you onto Cape Cod. Leach Animal Hospital is located in Mashpee, with easy access to the Upper and Mid-Cape and the South Shore. When you're not at the hospital, you're surrounded by everything that makes Cape Cod special: beaches, trails, boating, fishing, restaurants, local shops, and some pretty spectacular places to spend a day off.We're closed Saturdays and Sundays.Because leadership is a lot more sustainable when you actually have time away from the hospital.A Practice With Deep RootsLeach Animal Hospital isn't a brand-new practice trying to figure out who it wants to be. Our roots in veterinary medicine on Cape Cod go back to 1933, when the Leach family began caring for animals in the community.Today, Leach is a modern small animal hospital with an established client base, comprehensive diagnostics, surgical capabilities, and a team committed to continuing that legacy while building the next chapter of the practice. As our Medical Director, you'll play an important role in writing that next chapter.Why This Medical Director Role Is DifferentYou'll have the opportunity to shape the medical culture.As Medical Director, you'll help establish medical standards, mentor and support fellow veterinarians, collaborate with hospital leadership, and help guide the continued growth of Leach Animal Hospital. You'll have influence, but you won't have to do it alone. Our Medical Director works in partnership with an experienced practice leadership team and receives additional operational and leadership support through Encore Vet Group.That means you can focus your leadership where it matters most: medicine, doctors, patients, and culture.You'll Still Get to Be a VeterinarianLeadership shouldn't mean giving up medicine.This position combines clinical practice with medical leadership, allowing you to maintain your own caseload while helping other doctors grow.Leach Animal Hospital offers comprehensive small animal medicine, including:Soft-tissue surgery and dentistryDiagnostic imaging, including digital radiology and ultrasoundIn-house laboratory capabilitiesPreventive and wellness careMedical case managementUrgent care for established clientsOpportunities to develop and expand areas of clinical interestWhether your passion is surgery, complex medicine, dentistry, mentorship, or another area of veterinary medicine, we want you to continue doing the work that keeps you excited about being a veterinarian.What Leadership Looks Like HereWe're not looking for someone who simply wants "Medical Director" on their résumé.We're looking for someone who wants to make a difference.You'll help:Set and maintain high standards for medical qualityMentor and develop associate veterinariansCreate consistency around medical protocols and best practicesSupport healthy communication between the doctor and support teamsPartner with practice leadership on hospital goals and opportunitiesHelp recruit and onboard future veterinariansChampion a collaborative, accountable, and supportive hospital cultureIdentify opportunities to expand services and strengthen patient careMost importantly, you'll have a voice in where the hospital goes next.You Are...US licensed DVM or DVM equivalent driven to make a difference in animal healthcare.A leader who supports, uplifts, and motivates other veterinarians, your technicians, and support staff.Confident in medical exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and client communication.A natural collaborator who thrives in a team-oriented environment.Committed to client education, clear communication, and positive outcomes.A leader who supports, uplifts, and motivates your technician and support staff.Ready to grow in a practice that champions both professional excellence and a supportive workplace culture.Perks + Benefits:Generous CE Allowance + access to Encore Performance Academy trainings.Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Pet Benefits, 401(k) with up to a 5% match.Paid parental leave and holiday pay.Professional dues coverage + student loan assistance.Access to exceptional mentorship for new graduates through our Mentorcore program, designed to support your growth and confidence as you start your career.Local leadership, medical autonomy, and the backing of Encore Vet Group, a supportive network of 55 veterinarian-led practices who keep it real and support practices in achieving their own unique goals.Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?ð§ Reach out to our recruiter, Sue Harley, at View email address on click.appcast.io ð Or book a time to chat: Check us out here: Leach Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients. Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.Pay RangeUSD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.