Veterinarian Medical Director

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced veterinarian to step into a Medical Director position in Seymour, CT. This role combines hands-on clinical medicine with meaningful leadership responsibility, giving you the opportunity to influence medical standards, mentor colleagues and help shape the continued development of an established small-animal hospital.

You'll remain actively involved with patients while working closely with the wider veterinary and support team to maintain a positive culture and consistently high standards of care.

The Hospital

This established, community-focused small-animal hospital has developed a strong local reputation for combining high-quality veterinary medicine with a friendly and personalized approach to client care.

The clinical team includes veterinarians, credentialed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, client-service professionals and additional support staff, creating a collaborative environment with the resources required to manage a broad general-practice caseload.

Clinical services and capabilities include:

• Comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
• Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
• Routine and general soft-tissue surgery
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Dedicated on-site surgical suite
• Digital diagnostic imaging
• In-house laboratory
• Therapeutic laser
• Ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
• In-house pharmacy
• Wellness plans supporting preventative healthcare
• Digital client communication tools and app
• Credentialed veterinary technician support
• Experienced veterinary assistants and support professionals
• Established medical protocols and workflows
• Strong emphasis on client communication and education
• Long-standing relationships with the local community

The hospital provides an excellent platform for an experienced veterinarian looking to take greater ownership of clinical standards while continuing to practice medicine alongside an established team.

The Role

As Medical Director, you will serve as the hospital's primary clinical leader while maintaining your own small-animal caseload.

You'll work closely with veterinarians, technicians, support staff and practice leadership to ensure excellent medical standards while supporting the continued development of the hospital and its people.

• Provide clinical leadership across the veterinary team
• Maintain and develop consistently high standards of patient care
• Mentor, coach and support fellow veterinarians
• Support the clinical development of technicians and other team members
• Provide case consultation and guidance on more challenging presentations
• Deliver comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
• Diagnose and manage internal medicine cases
• Perform and oversee routine surgical procedures
• Provide and oversee comprehensive dental care
• Utilize digital imaging and in-house laboratory capabilities
• Develop and maintain clinical protocols and best practices
• Lead case discussions and encourage collaborative clinical decision-making
• Identify opportunities for medical quality improvement
• Promote continuing education and professional development
• Partner with practice leadership on workflow and operational improvements
• Support an excellent client experience throughout the hospital
• Help foster a positive, accountable and learning-focused team culture
• Remain actively involved in clinical medicine while helping guide the hospital's longer-term direction

The hospital operates primarily during the week, with limited evening availability on select days and a rotating Saturday schedule, while remaining closed on Sundays.

Benefits

• Compensation up to $170,000
• Flexible scheduling options
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance
• Dedicated CE days
• Connecticut veterinary license reimbursement
• DEA registration reimbursement
• Professional dues reimbursement
• Professional liability coverage
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee pet care discounts
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• Leadership development support
• Support for clinical quality initiatives
• Opportunities to mentor and develop an established veterinary team

Seymour, CT

Seymour offers an appealing combination of small-town New England living, outdoor recreation and convenient access to larger Connecticut cities. Located in the Naugatuck Valley, the town provides straightforward access via Route 8, with New Haven approximately 25 minutes away and Waterbury also within convenient reach.

The community combines a historic downtown with parks, trails and easy access to the outdoors. Nearby forests and recreational areas provide opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing, while the Naugatuck River supports additional outdoor activities including kayaking and fishing.

Seymour also benefits from commuter rail connections on the Metro-North Waterbury Branch, helping connect the area with surrounding communities and onward travel toward southern Connecticut and New York.

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