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Veterinary Medical Director

J780919 Worcester Massachusetts[D] USD180K / Year

Veterinary Medical Director Worcester, Massachusetts

Lead an AAHA-Accredited Hospital | Collaborative Culture | Fear Free Certified Team | Leadership Opportunity

Global Talent Partners is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinarian looking to take the next step into clinical leadership as Veterinary Medical Director within a progressive, AAHA-accredited companion animal hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts.

This is an outstanding opportunity to combine hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities while helping shape the future of a growing, highly respected hospital. You'll work alongside an established management team to continue developing an already exceptional culture focused on collaboration, mentorship and outstanding patient care.

The Role

The successful candidate will divide their time between practicing high-quality medicine and providing clinical leadership.
Responsibilities include:

•Mentoring associate veterinarians
•Supporting clinical excellence throughout the hospital
•Working closely with the Practice Manager on hospital development
•Encouraging team engagement and collaboration
•Maintaining high medical standards
•Supporting continued hospital growth and service expansion
•Remaining actively involved in medicine and surgery

This role would suit an experienced veterinarian who enjoys coaching colleagues while still spending the majority of their time practicing medicine.

The Hospital

This established general practice has developed a loyal client base throughout Central Massachusetts and continues to invest heavily in its facilities and team.

The hospital currently features:

•AAHA Accreditation
•Fear Free Certified doctors and technicians
•Cat Friendly initiatives
•Dedicated surgery suite
•Digital radiography
•Digital dental radiography
•Ultrasound
•Electrocautery equipment
•Heska in-house laboratory
•External reference laboratory support
•Visiting Internal Medicine specialist
•Cardiology support including echocardiography
•Planned expansion including additional exam rooms and a dedicated dental suite

The clinical caseload includes:

•Preventative medicine
•Internal medicine
•Dentistry
•Soft tissue surgery
•Outpatient urgent care
•Wellness care
•Exotic animal medicine
•Diagnostic imaging

Routine procedures include spays, neuters, dentistry, mass removals, gastrotomies and a wide variety of medical cases, ensuring an engaging and diverse workload.

The Team

You'll be joining an experienced team of multiple veterinarians, highly skilled Certified Veterinary Technicians and long-serving support staff. Several doctors have remained with the practice for over five to ten years, reflecting the hospital's positive culture and strong leadership.

Communication, mentorship and teamwork are central to daily practice, with every member of the team encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement.

Benefits

•Highly competitive base salary
•Quarterly production bonus
•Medical Director leadership stipend
•No negative accrual
•Comprehensive health benefits
•Retirement plan
•Paid parental leave
•Continuing Education allowance
•Professional memberships and licensing covered
•Leadership development programmes
•Access to national mentorship resources
•Employee assistance programmes
•Generous paid time off
•Employee pet care discounts

Candidate Requirements

•DVM or equivalent veterinary qualification
•Eligible for Massachusetts veterinary licensure
•Several years of small animal clinical experience
•Previous leadership or mentorship experience preferred
•Strong communication and coaching abilities
•Passion for developing both people and medical standards

Why Worcester?

Worcester has become one of New England's fastest-growing cities, offering an outstanding combination of affordability, culture and accessibility. Home to renowned universities, thriving healthcare and biotechnology sectors, an expanding restaurant scene and numerous museums, theatres and sporting venues, Worcester continues to attract professionals from across the region. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby lakes, hiking trails and skiing, while Boston is just an hour away, providing easy access to world-class entertainment, international travel and coastal attractions. Worcester delivers an excellent quality of life without the high cost typically associated with larger metropolitan areas.

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Benefits

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