Medical Director

Lead with purpose and set the medical standard at a high-trust, affordable-care small animal clinic in Buffalo, where you will shape protocols, mentor a motivated team, and deliver gold-standard outpatient medicine without the burnout.

Step into clinical leadership with real autonomy, strong support, and a schedule that respects life outside work.

Why this role

• Impact at scale: Guide a prevention-first, community-accessible GP model that keeps pets healthy without financial barriers.
• Leadership with autonomy: Own medical standards, elevate workflows, and mentor DVMs and support teams.
• Efficient, supported days: Solid staff-to-doctor ratios, streamlined outpatient care, and clear referral pathways for advanced cases.
• Balanced lifestyle: Weekday schedule, limited or optional Saturdays, and no on-call .

The hospital at a glance

• Focus: Preventive and outpatient GP, wellness, vaccinations, common ailments, allergy and parasite management, client education.
• Toolkit: Modern diagnostics typical of quality GP, digital radiography, dental capabilities, in-house lab, ultrasound access.
• Care pathway: Complex imaging, surgery, or hospitalization referred to nearby partner centers as appropriate.
• Culture: Inclusive, education focused, and quality obsessed, your clinical judgment is backed, not second guessed.

What you will do

• Lead clinical quality, protocols, and patient safety, champion efficient, evidence-based medicine.
• Coach and develop doctors and support staff
• Deliver excellent outpatient GP care, prioritize preventive care and client education.
• Help refine scheduling, triage, and handoffs to keep days smooth and predictable.

Schedule and lifestyle

• Mon–Fri core hours, optional limited Saturday rotation if desired.
• No on-call , flexible FTE or part-time considered.

Compensation

• Base $130,000–$155,000 commensurate with experience + 20–23% production , no negative accrual
• Leadership stipend or bonus: $10,000–$25,000 tied to hospital KPIs
• Sign-on or relocation available

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match , generous PTO + holidays
• CE stipend and CE days
• Licenses and dues covered state, DEA, AVMA or PLIT , plus USDA if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Pet care discounts and uniform allowance

Requirements

• DVM or VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
• NAVLE , ECFVG or PAVE if from a non AVMA accredited program
• DEA, State, and USDA licenses or ability to obtain upon hire
• Leadership mindset and alignment with an affordable, prevention first care model

Apply now or contact Michael Stradling at Show email or call or text View phone number on gvcvets.com for a confidential chat today! 

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers who operate as an employment business and employment agency. We partner with independent and corporate hospitals across the USA, introducing you to roles that align with your goals and values.