Medical Director Veterinarian

Introduction Our client is an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital seeking a Medical Director to lead their dedicated team. The hospital provides full-service veterinary care, including wellness, medical, surgical, and dental services, and also offers urgent and emergency care. This opportunity is suited to an experienced veterinarian looking to step into leadership, though all levels of experience will be considered. Working Hours / Rota The hospital is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 7:00pm, Thursday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, with no Sunday hours. The role is available on a full-time basis and includes a balance of clinical and leadership responsibilities. Role Description and Responsibilities The Medical Director will dedicate approximately 80-90% of their time to clinical work, providing wellness care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, urgent and emergency services, dermatology, acupuncture, and internal medicine. The remaining 10-20% of the role will focus on leadership responsibilities, including mentoring and coaching the veterinary team, overseeing clinical protocols, participating in recruitment and performance management, and guiding the hospital's medical and strategic direction. This position offers the opportunity to shape the practice's services, support professional development, and foster a collaborative, progressive culture. The role is open to experienced veterinarians. Practice Details The hospital operates from a modern 6,500-square-foot facility equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, advanced diagnostic tools, and a dedicated surgical suite. The team utilizes Fear Free methods to reduce patient stress and improve client experience. The practice is AAHA accredited, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of care. Services include wellness and preventative care, surgery, dental care, dermatology, urgent care, internal medicine, diagnostics, acupuncture, and comprehensive laboratory testing, both in-house and through external labs. Team The hospital is home to a team of four veterinarians supported by a skilled practice manager, technicians, and support staff. The environment is collaborative, compassionate, and client-focused, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth. 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 $155,000 (Annual) Base Salary of $135-155k Sign On Bonus Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Competitive Paid Time Off Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend 401k with employer match Paid Parental leave Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance Personal Pet Discounts Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $135,000 - $155,000 Annual