Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director

AmeriVet•Westford, MA

29d

About The Position

Whole Pet Veterinary Center is a well-established hospital in Westford, Massachusetts, with a 4.7-star Google rating. The clinic provides fear-free small-animal general practice and exotic-animal care, with an average of 14 patients per day and approximately two support staff members per veterinarian. Its case mix includes wellness care and surgery, with access to a traveling ultrasonographer and cardiologist. Equipment includes digital X-ray, dental X-ray, in-house laboratories, and monitoring equipment. The Medical Director serves as the practice’s clinical leader and medical voice, setting standards for medical quality, patient care, client experiences, and team culture. The role combines hands-on clinical practice—spending most of the time providing direct patient care—with leadership, mentoring and developing associate doctors, guiding medical quality, and supporting the veterinary team’s professional growth. In partnership with the Practice Manager, the Medical Director provides medical oversight of hospital operations and care delivery, supports exceptional outcomes, and contributes to performance metrics and business goals. The clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director to join its experienced, collaborative team; interest in seeing exotics in addition to small animals is welcomed.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice.
Active DEA registration for responsible practice location(s).
Any state-controlled substance, pharmacy, or other licenses and registrations required for practice.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian.
Commitment to a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Exceptional verbal, written, and nonverbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex medical information.
Strong time management, prioritization, and delegation capabilities.
Sound clinical judgment and thoughtful decision-making.
Professionalism, respect, courtesy, and strong interpersonal skills that build trust, engagement, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

For the Medical Director position, a preferred minimum of one year of experience leading a veterinary team and/or multi-unit experience.
Interest in seeing exotic animals in addition to small animals.

Responsibilities

Set standards for medical quality, patient care, client experiences, and a collaborative team culture.
Provide direct patient care and lead by example in delivering high-quality veterinary medicine.
Mentor and develop associate doctors and support the professional growth of the veterinary team.
Guide medical quality and continuous improvement as a visible clinical leader.
Partner with the Practice Manager to provide medical oversight of hospital operations and care delivery.
Support exceptional outcomes for patients, clients, and team members, as well as achievement of performance metrics and business goals.
Use effective communication, time management, prioritization, and delegation to support efficient hospital operations.

Benefits

$150,000 annual salary plus production bonus.
DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program with annual bonuses based on production.
No negative accrual.
Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings.
Generous continuing education allowance and paid licenses and professional dues.
Flexible scheduling, work-life balance, and mentorship programs.
Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses available.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Student loan assistance.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and mental health resources.
Paid time off and holidays.
Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.