Medical Director

We are working on behalf of a well-established small animal hospital in Catonsville, MD, that is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead its team.The hospital is evolving into a hybrid urgent care and general practice, offering same-day care for pets with urgent needs alongside routine wellness and preventive services. As Medical Director, you will play a central role in shaping that next chapter. You will guide clinical standards, mentor a skilled team of veterinarians and support staff, and help build out the growing general practice side of the hospital. Working closely with the practice manager and leadership team, you will set the direction for the hospital's culture and medicine while still practising hands-on.The hospital is rooted in its local community, serving Catonsville, Columbia, Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Baltimore, and the surrounding areas, while being backed by the resources of a large national veterinary network. That means a dedicated medical leadership program, one-to-one mentorship, free CE, and real operational support behind you. Compensation rewards leadership with a competitive base salary, a quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual, and a quarterly Medical Director stipend. This is a great fit for an experienced DVM ready to step into leadership, or a current Medical Director looking for a hospital where they can make a visible impact.Key Highlights:Lead a hospital evolving into a hybrid urgent care and general practice modelReal influence over clinical standards, team culture, and the growth of new GP servicesClose partnership with an experienced practice manager and leadership teamA healthy balance of hands-on medicine and strategic leadershipStructured Medical Leadership Program with one-to-one mentorshipBase salary of $170,000 to $190,000 plus a quarterly production bonusNo negative accrualLocally rooted hospital backed by national resourcesAbout You:DVM, VMD, or equivalent degreeLicensed in Maryland, or eligible, and in good standing before your start dateActive DEA and Maryland CDS registration, or eligible to obtain themReady to step into, or continue in, a medical leadership roleA natural mentor who enjoys developing doctors and support staffCollaborative communicator who works well alongside practice managementBenefits:Competitive base salary with a quarterly production bonusQuarterly Medical Director stipendHealth and life insurance, plus short and long term disability401(k) with employer matchFree CE courses plus discretionary CE fundsPaid parental leave and employer-sponsored childcare and elder care24/7 mental health supportStudent loan assistance and pet care discountsNext StepsIf you are interested, hit "Apply" or, for a confidential chat to find out more, simply email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the office at View phone number on click.appcast.io