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Veterinary Medical Director

J892486 Saint Johnsbury Center Vermont USD155K / Year

Veterinary Medical Director Saint Johnsbury, Vermont

Up to $155,000 | Up to $75,000 Sign-On Bonus | Clinical Leadership

Global Talent Partners is excited to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to join a well-established small animal hospital in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont as Medical Director.

This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on clinical medicine with meaningful leadership, mentoring and team development. You'll remain actively involved in patient care while helping shape medical standards, support fellow veterinarians and build a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

About the Practice

This established companion animal hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care within a supportive, team-focused environment. The practice has built strong relationships within its community and places particular emphasis on clinical quality, client communication and collaborative medicine.
The Medical Director works alongside veterinarians supported by skilled veterinary technicians, assistants, client service professionals and experienced practice management.

Services include:

•Wellness and preventative medicine
•Comprehensive medical consultations
•Puppy and kitten healthcare
•Vaccinations and parasite prevention
•Internal medicine
•Sick and urgent care appointments
•Chronic disease management
•Senior pet medicine
•Comprehensive dentistry
•Soft tissue surgery
•Diagnostic imaging
•Pain management
•Nutritional counseling
•Client education and preventative healthcare planning
•Compassionate end-of-life care

A strong technical team helps veterinarians work efficiently and focus their time on medicine, diagnostics, surgery and meaningful client communication.

Diagnostics & Equipment

The hospital offers modern diagnostic, dental and surgical capabilities, allowing a wide variety of cases to be investigated and managed in-house.

Clinical resources include:

•Diagnostic ultrasound
•Digital radiography
•Digital dental radiography
•In-house laboratory diagnostics
•Dedicated dental equipment
•Well-equipped surgical suite
•Modern anesthesia and patient monitoring
•Contemporary treatment and medical equipment

These capabilities provide excellent scope for managing more involved medical and surgical cases while maintaining continuity of care within the hospital.

The Leadership Opportunity

As Medical Director, you'll remain primarily clinically focused while providing leadership and guidance across the veterinary team.
Responsibilities will include:

•Delivering high-quality medical, surgical and dental care
•Setting and maintaining excellent clinical standards
•Mentoring and coaching associate veterinarians
•Supporting early-career veterinarians with clinical development
•Leading doctor meetings and collaborative case discussions
•Reviewing and developing medical protocols
•Promoting consistent, evidence-based medicine
•Supporting continuous quality improvement
•Partnering with practice management on scheduling and workflow
•Encouraging effective technician utilization
•Supporting recruitment, interviewing and onboarding of veterinarians
•Overseeing appropriate use and maintenance of medical equipment
•Supporting controlled substance and radiation safety compliance
•Promoting strong client communication and medical record standards
•Helping create a positive, supportive and accountable team culture

The role provides an opportunity to have a genuine influence on the hospital without stepping away from clinical practice.
You'll also have access to leadership development and mentorship, helping you continue building your own management and clinical leadership skills.

Compensation & Benefits

•Compensation up to $155,000, depending on experience
•Sign-on bonus up to $75,000
•Production incentives with no negative accrual
•Long-term cash incentive program with annual production-based bonuses
•Relocation assistance available
•Flexible scheduling
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•401(k) retirement plan with company match
•Generous paid time off
•Paid holidays
•Continuing education allowance
•Dedicated CE time
•Vermont veterinary licensing fees covered
•DEA and applicable professional fees covered
•Professional memberships and dues reimbursement
•Professional liability coverage
•Short-term and long-term disability coverage
•Life insurance
•Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
•Employee pet care discounts
•Uniform allowance
•Leadership training and development
•Long-term career progression opportunities

Life in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont

Located in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, Saint Johnsbury offers a relaxed New England lifestyle with historic charm, independent businesses, cafés, restaurants and a distinctive cultural scene featuring the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium and Catamount Arts. Dog Mountain also provides a unique dog-friendly destination for residents and visitors.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find exceptional opportunities nearby, including skiing, hiking and mountain biking at Burke Mountain and Kingdom Trails, as well as swimming, paddling and exploring around Lake Willoughby. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Vermont's famous fall foliage and year-round recreational activities make the region appealing in every season.

With convenient access to I-91 and US Route 2, Saint Johnsbury provides easy connections throughout Vermont and into neighboring New Hampshire. For veterinarians seeking leadership responsibility, outdoor living and the opportunity to become part of a close-knit community, it offers an outstanding place to build the next stage of a career.

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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