Medical Director Veterinarian

Introduction Our client is a hospital providing specialty and emergency veterinary care and is seeking a Specialty Medical Director Veterinarian to lead their clinical team. This is a well-established multi-specialty and emergency hospital delivering advanced care across a wide range of disciplines, with a strong focus on medical excellence, collaboration, and leadership. Working Hours / Rota The hospital offers specialty services Monday to Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. This is a full-time position. Role Description and Responsibilities The Specialty Medical Director Veterinarian will provide medical leadership and clinical oversight across the hospital, mentoring specialists, emergency clinicians, interns, and residents. Responsibilities include collaborating with operational leadership to align medical quality with hospital performance, shaping long-term clinical standards, and fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role allows flexibility to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on clinical work. This position is suited to an experienced veterinarian, ideally a board-certified specialist or experienced emergency clinician. Practice Details This is a premier specialty and emergency hospital with a strong referral network and a consistently robust caseload. The hospital provides advanced services including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Critical Care, Emergency Care, and Urgent Care, supported by state-of-the-art diagnostics and an in-house laboratory. The facility operates with a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, enabling high-quality care for complex cases. Additional services include primary care, specialty care, emergency care, urgent care, surgery, and boarding and grooming, all delivered within a culture that emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and continuous development. Team The team consists of 19 DVMs supported by a great tenured support team, creating a highly collaborative and specialist-driven environment. 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. #IHTVRP The Package Salary up to $300,000 (Annual) $150k - $300k Base Salary + production PTO + additional CE PTO hours $3,500 annual CE allowance (licenses, dues, conference expenses) Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) Employer-sponsored 401(k) with match Life and disability insurance 8 weeks paid parental leave Employer-paid "purr-rental leave" (3 days for rescue pet adoption) Employer-paid mental well-being assistance programs Educational support and career advancement opportunities for you and your support staff Hours: Full Time Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $150,000 - $300,000 Annual