Medical Director - General Practice - Saugerties, NY

Medical Director – General Practice – Saugerties, NY

A full-service veterinary hospital is seeking an experienced Medical Director / Partner Veterinarian to lead its clinical team and help shape the continued growth of the practice. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian with strong leadership skills, a passion for high-quality medicine, and an interest in practice partnership and long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the veterinary team in delivering high-quality, compassionate, client-focused care.
• Establish and maintain clinical standards, protocols, and quality-of-care practices.
• Mentor and develop associate veterinarians and support staff.
• Promote preventive medicine and strong relationships between the practice, clients, and their pets.
• Serve as a clinical leader and positive representative of the practice within the community.
• Collaborate with practice leadership on hiring, training, scheduling, and team development.
• Support effective use of technology to enhance patient care and client communication.
• Participate in operational planning, budgeting, and practice performance discussions.
• Help develop a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable veterinary laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Contribute to the continued growth and improvement of the hospital.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• Active veterinary license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Several years of clinical veterinary experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop veterinary professionals.
• Passion for high-quality, preventive, and patient-centered veterinary care.
• Strong collaboration, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Interest in practice leadership and long-term professional growth.
• Business awareness and the ability to contribute to practice development.
• Fear Free or similar certification is a plus, or willingness to pursue certification.

Benefits

• Supportive veterinarian-led professional community.
• Leadership development and mentorship opportunities.
• Operational and administrative support.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Retirement savings options.
• Paid time off.
• Support for professional licenses, memberships, and credentials.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and practice leadership.
• Collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care and team development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This veterinary organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.