Medical Director
Core
Clinical leader and medical voice for a general practice & exotics hospital, balancing hands-on patient care with leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight.
Role type
Senior IC veterinarian (Medical Director)
Builds
High-quality medical care for small animals and exotic species (reptiles, birds, pocket pets) in a collaborative team environment.
Domain
Veterinary medicine (General Practice & Exotics)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical judgment, decision-making, medical and surgical care proficiency, client communication and education, team coaching and mentorship, regulatory compliance oversight, inventory management, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Leadership experience, team development experience, exotic species experience
Technologies
Digital radiography, in-house laboratory diagnostics, cloud-based practice information management system
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care for the majority of the workweek; mentor and coach associate veterinarians and partner doctors; oversee medical quality standards and protocols; partner with Practice Manager on operational priorities and workflow optimization; recruit and onboard veterinary talent; serve as Responsible Veterinarian for regulatory compliance; lead doctor meetings and case reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
