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Medical Director Veterinarian

J925808 New York New York USD220K / Year

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced veterinarian to step into a Medical Director position in New York City. Lead an established small-animal hospital where you can shape clinical standards, mentor a talented veterinary team and remain actively involved in delivering high-quality patient care.

This is a hands-on leadership position offering the opportunity to influence medical protocols, team development and the continued growth of a community-focused hospital while working closely with experienced clinical and operational colleagues.

The Hospital

This established, full-service small-animal hospital provides comprehensive general practice medicine within a collaborative and well-supported clinical environment.

Veterinarians work alongside credentialed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants and dedicated client-care professionals, with coordinated workflows designed to support efficient medicine and continuity of care.

Clinical services, facilities and capabilities include:

• Comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
• Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
• Routine and general soft-tissue surgery
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• In-house laboratory testing
• Access to external laboratory services
• In-house pharmacy
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Hospitalization capabilities
• Dedicated isolation facilities
• Technician-supported inpatient care
• Credentialed veterinary technician support
• Experienced veterinary assistants
• Dedicated client-care professionals
• Established clinical protocols and workflows
• Access to poison-control resources
• Community outreach and client education

The combination of in-house diagnostics, imaging, surgical facilities and experienced technical support provides veterinarians with the resources needed to efficiently manage a varied small-animal caseload.

The Role

As Medical Director, you will serve as the hospital's primary clinical leader while maintaining an active caseload. You will work closely with the veterinary team and practice management to maintain excellent medical standards, develop colleagues and continually improve patient care.

• Lead and develop clinical standards and medical protocols
• Maintain an active general-practice caseload
• Provide comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
• Diagnose and manage internal medicine cases
• Perform routine and general soft-tissue surgery
• Provide comprehensive dental care
• Mentor and develop veterinarians
• Support the development of credentialed technicians and clinical staff
• Provide clinical guidance on challenging cases
• Lead case reviews and quality-improvement initiatives
• Partner with practice management on workflows and scheduling
• Promote excellent client communication and service
• Oversee appropriate medical recordkeeping
• Maintain pharmacy and laboratory protocols
• Champion patient safety and high clinical standards
• Support regulatory, OSHA and DEA compliance
• Contribute to community outreach and client education
• Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable hospital culture
This opportunity would suit an experienced veterinarian looking for greater clinical influence and leadership responsibility without stepping away from hands-on medicine.

Benefits

• Compensation up to $220,000
• $25,000 sign-on bonus
• Flexible scheduling
• Shared Saturday coverage
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer support
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance
• Dedicated CE days
• New York veterinary license reimbursement
• Professional association dues covered
• Professional liability coverage
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee pet care discounts
• Relocation assistance available
• Leadership and professional development opportunities

New York, NY

New York City offers an unmatched combination of career opportunities, culture, dining and entertainment, with distinctive neighborhoods providing a wide range of lifestyle options. World-class museums, Broadway, professional sports, live music, restaurants and events ensure there is always something to explore outside of work.

The city's extensive subway, bus and rail networks make it possible to navigate the region without relying solely on a car, while major airports provide connections throughout the United States and internationally.
For veterinarians focused on continued professional growth, New York also provides access to major universities, medical institutions and a large veterinary community, creating excellent opportunities for networking, education and long-term career development.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision insurance, Sign on bonus, Relocation assistance, Non-compete, Fear Free Practice, 401k