Chief of Staff - Veterinary Medicine

MSPCA-Angell Careers•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Angell Animal Medical Center is seeking an experienced veterinary leader to serve as Chief of Staff. This is a highly visible executive leadership role responsible for overseeing medical quality, clinical operations, veterinary leadership, training programs, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth across one of the nation's leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. The Chief of Staff serves as the senior medical leader for the hospital, guiding a large team of veterinary professionals while partnering closely with executive leadership to advance clinical excellence, operational effectiveness, financial performance, and organizational goals.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
Current Massachusetts veterinary license, or ability to obtain licensure
Demonstrated experience leading veterinary teams, departments, or hospitals
Strong understanding of clinical operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and veterinary ethics
Ten years of progressive leadership or management experience within a specialty, emergency, or multi-service veterinary hospital
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Proven ability to lead through influence, accountability, and collaboration
Experience developing and mentoring veterinary professionals and leaders
Strong business, financial, and strategic planning abilities

Nice To Haves

Board certification in a veterinary specialty
Experience overseeing internship, residency, or advanced training programs
Experience managing budgets, staffing strategies, and organizational change initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead and develop veterinary service directors and medical leadership teams
Establish and maintain standards for exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes
Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations, accreditation standards, hospital policies, and ethical practices
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across medical services and hospital operations
Oversee veterinary internship, residency, externship, credentialing, and continuing education programs
Support strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation
Address complex medical, operational, and client concerns
Partner with hospital leadership, community stakeholders, and development teams to support the mission and growth of the organization
Maintain an active clinical presence within your specialty as time permits