Medical Director - Veterinarian

Medical Director - Veterinarian

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 4-doctor, 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 lab, digital radiology, and intraoral dental radiology, supporting a robust caseload of medical, surgical, and dental cases. Our veterinarian team includes Dr. Coughlin, focused on small animal medicine and preventive care, and Dr. Vaughan, bringing fresh perspectives on progressive treatment and care.

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, and 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 $150,000-$180,000+ per year
• Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
• Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
• $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 $110,000 - $160,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.

About Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, located in the historic Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, is a premier animal hospital providing a full range of medical care with preventive medicine and vaccinations, routine dental care and dental treatment procedures, soft-tissue surgery, including laparoscopic techniques, nutritional and behavioral counseling, and advanced diagnostics (ultrasound, endoscopy). We are passionate about client education and dedicated to providing the best medical care possible to our small animal patients – and the occasional exotic pet patient, too! Our practice has been certified in the latest Fear Free® methods to reduce anxiety in pets. Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center proudly partners with Innovetive Petcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy: Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.