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Medical Director - Veterinarian

$150k - $180k

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, a Fear Free™ certified animal hospital located in the historic Fells Point area of Baltimore, Maryland , is seeking a veterinarian with strong general practice medicine and surgery skills to step into a Medical Director role . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DVM who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and delivering top-tier veterinary care.


Founded in 1999, our AAHA-style general practice treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets with an emphasis on client communication and fear-free handling. Our facility features 5 exam rooms, a dedicated second-floor surgery suite, in-house IDEXX lab that's been fully upgraded in Summer 2026, digital radiology, and intraoral dental radiology. We're well-equipped to support a robust caseload of medical, soft tissue surgical, and dental cases.

Come on in!You can check out a virtual tour of our practice and meet some of the team here: docsidevet.com/careers

As Medical Director, you will lead a dedicated veterinary team and provide high-quality patient care while guiding clinical decisions and team development. You’ll play a key role in:

  • Leading by example in medical and surgical standards
  • Mentoring veterinarians and support staff
  • Supporting hospital operations and team culture
  • Collaborating with hospital leadership to implement clinical protocols and improve workflows
What You’ll Do as a Veterinarian:
  • Oversee and provide preventive care, diagnostics, and chronic disease management
  • Perform general soft tissue surgeries (spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign body surgeries, etc.)
  • Deliver dental care including dental extractions with radiographic support
  • Promote Fear Free practices in a compassionate, client-centered environment
Veterinarian Requirements:
  • DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school
  • Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland
  • Minimum 3 years of small animal experience
  • Proficiency in general soft tissue surgery and dental care
  • Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred
  • Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine
Why Join Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center?
  • Competitive ProSal , with annual base salary range of $150,00-$180,000+ per year 
  • ️‍⚕️ Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
  • Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
  • Ownership interest? $400,000 equity ownership package with no money out of pocket
  • Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
  • Student loan assistance for early career candidates – up to $15,000/year for 4 years
  • ️‍ Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $3,500 annually + paid 3 CE days 
  • Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership 
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) , holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
  • ️‍♀️ Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
  • Pet care discounts for your furry family members


Compensation is negotiable based on experience and relevant credentials with an annual base salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.

Vacancy posted 19 days ago
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