Medical Director Veterinarian

Introduction Our client is a hospital providing care for small animal patients and is seeking a full-time Medical Director to join their team in Durham, North Carolina. This opportunity is designed for an experienced veterinarian looking to take on a meaningful leadership role while helping shape the future of a community-focused practice. The position offers the chance to influence hospital culture, guide clinical standards, and pursue a pathway toward practice ownership while maintaining an active role in patient care. Role Description and Responsibilities The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership while maintaining a high standard of veterinary care for patients. Responsibilities include overseeing medical quality, supporting team development, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative hospital culture. The role involves providing preventative and wellness care, senior pet care, dental services, dermatology and allergy management, diagnostic evaluations, laboratory testing, imaging services, and soft tissue surgery. The successful candidate will work closely with the hospital team to deliver personalized treatment plans, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the long-term success and growth of the practice. This position is intended for experienced veterinarians. Practice Details The hospital is dedicated to helping pets remain healthy throughout every stage of life through comprehensive wellness and preventative care programs. Services offered include preventative health care, senior pet care, vaccinations, dental care, parasite prevention, heartworm and flea prevention, dermatology and allergy treatment, skin and ear condition management, spay and neuter procedures, diagnostic imaging, in-house laboratory services, and soft tissue surgery. Diagnostic capabilities include X-rays, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory testing. The practice emphasizes proactive medicine, nutritional guidance, preventative care, and early disease detection through wellness examinations and routine health screenings. Hospital hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, and closed on Wednesday and Sunday. Team The hospital is staffed by 1 DVM and a great tenured support team. The environment is supportive and collaborative, providing the Medical Director with the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while helping shape the future direction of the hospital and maintaining exceptional standards of patient care. Candidate Requirements Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA) Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so About Tempus Recruitment This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application. Haven't Worked with a Recruiter Before? No Problem! All communication is 100% private and confidential Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for a new job We have exclusive roles not being advertised publicly We tailor job searches to your specific needs, therefore you will only get sent roles that match your requirements What Happens Next Interested in this position or others that we can offer? Apply now or request a call back! One of our expert recruiters will reach out to you to gather all the relevant information regarding your search. This will then allow us to put together a tailored jobs list based on your requirements. #IHTVRB The Package Salary up to $175,000 (Annual) Competitive base salary + production up to $175K Signing Bonus up to $15K (DOE) True pro-sal model with no negative accrual Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401K with match Paid holidays and PTO Paid parental leave CE allowance •Paid licenses and dues •VIN membership •No on-call or after-hours •Business mentorship and potential ownership opportunities Hours: Full Time Employment Type: Full Time