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Veterinarian Medical Director

J883861 New Jersey New Jersey USD150K - USD175K / Year

Global Talent Partners is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Director to join a modern, well-established small animal hospital in Northern New Jersey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who is ready to take the next step into clinical leadership while remaining closely involved in patient care. You'll be joining a warm, welcoming hospital with a strong support structure, modern technology and a team-focused culture.
The hospital is ideally positioned for someone who wants the benefits of suburban living while remaining within easy reach of New York City.

Why Join This Team?

One of the standout features of this opportunity is the excellent level of clinical support available to the doctors.
The hospital schedules approximately:

•1 Veterinary Technician/Assistant per doctor for appointments
•2 dedicated treatment technicians

This strong support structure allows veterinarians to focus on medicine, client communication and patient care rather than being overwhelmed by routine tasks.

The hospital has also invested in modern facilities and equipment, creating an environment where you can practice high-quality medicine while continuing to develop your own clinical interests.

Modern Facilities & Technology

The hospital offers a range of services and facilities, including:

•Hands-free radiology
•Separate dental suite
•Dedicated surgical suite
•Modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities
•Grooming services
•Boarding facilities
•Comprehensive small animal veterinary care

The practice sees a varied caseload, with approximately a 70/30 split between wellness and sick visits.
This creates an excellent balance for a Medical Director who enjoys preventative medicine and client relationships while still wanting access to a diverse medical caseload.

The Medical Director Opportunity

As Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice as a veterinarian.
You'll play an important role in maintaining and developing the hospital's medical standards, supporting the wider team and helping create an environment where veterinarians and support staff can thrive.

The position would suit an experienced veterinarian who is:

•Ready to take on a leadership role
•Passionate about high-quality patient care
•Interested in mentoring and developing other veterinary professionals
•A strong communicator and team builder
•Comfortable making clinical decisions and leading by example
•Committed to continuing education and evidence-based medicine
•Interested in contributing to the ongoing development of a hospital
•Passionate about building strong relationships with clients and their pets

This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on the medical direction and culture of the hospital, while still enjoying the clinical side of veterinary medicine.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with the following current schedule:

•MondayFriday: 8:00am5:00pm
•Saturday: 8:00am4:00pm
•Sunday: Closed

The structured schedule provides a predictable working pattern while giving you the opportunity to enjoy your time outside of the hospital.

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a competitive $150,000$175,000 annual salary, based on a 40-hour working week and dependent on experience, skills and qualifications.

The position is also eligible for a signing bonus.

Additional benefits include:

•Competitive $150K$175K salary
•Signing bonus
•Potential additional variable compensation
•Continuing Education allowance
•Paid Continuing Education days
•Extensive online CE opportunities
•401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•Paid parental leave
•Paid vacation and sick leave
•Mental health and wellbeing resources
•Financial wellness support
•Employee wellbeing programs
•Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
•Extensive professional development opportunities

Why Northern New Jersey?

The location offers an excellent balance between suburban quality of life and easy access to one of the world's most exciting cities.
Situated approximately 30 minutes from New York City, you can enjoy the restaurants, entertainment, culture, shopping and attractions of Manhattan without having to live in the middle of the city.

Closer to home, the area offers a combination of charming smaller communities, excellent restaurants, local attractions and plenty of green space. It provides the opportunity to enjoy a quieter lifestyle while remaining close enough to NYC for an evening out, sporting event, theatre trip or weekend adventure.

For someone looking to establish themselves in a leadership position while enjoying both career opportunity and lifestyle, this location offers an excellent combination.

Requirements

•Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
•Current NJ veterinary license or eligibility to obtain
•Previous veterinary experience appropriate for a Medical Director position
•Strong clinical and communication skills
•Passion for mentoring and developing veterinary professionals
•Commitment to maintaining high standards of veterinary medicine
•Ability to lead collaboratively and build a positive team culture
•Strong interest in patient care, client service and continued professional development

Interested?

If you're an experienced veterinarian ready to take the next step into Medical Director leadership, while remaining clinically engaged and working within a modern hospital with excellent support, this could be an outstanding opportunity.

With $150K$175K compensation, a signing bonus, strong technician support, modern facilities and New York City just 30 minutes away, this is a role offering both professional and lifestyle appeal.

Apply today through Global Talent Partners for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision insurance, Sign on bonus, Fear Free Practice, 401k