Medical Director Urgent Care Veterinarian
About The Position
PetMedic Urgent Care in Portland, Maine, is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and collaborative Medical Director to lead its medical team while continuing to provide hands-on veterinary care. The urgent care model bridges general practice and emergency medicine, offering timely, high-quality care without routine overnight hospitalization or intensive critical care. The Medical Director will shape medical direction, mentor veterinarians and staff, support hospital operations, and help foster a positive, collaborative environment while maintaining an active clinical role. The role includes establishing and improving medical standards consistent with AVMA guidelines and applicable AAHA standards; providing ethical, evidence-based care; supporting medical quality assurance and patient safety; and ensuring appropriate protocols and controlled-substance compliance. The Medical Director will also collaborate with the Hospital Manager and regional leadership on staffing, scheduling, recruitment, training, hospital performance, equipment, clinical resources, service offerings, and sustainable growth. Common urgent care cases include gastrointestinal concerns, minor injuries, allergic reactions, skin and ear conditions, wounds, urinary concerns, respiratory symptoms, quality-of-life assessments, and end-of-life care. Routine preventive care, dentistry, ICU-level care, overnight hospitalization, and critical or unstable cases are typically referred or transferred. The position is full-time in Portland, Maine. Compensation is a base salary of $160,000–$180,000 plus 22% production, with sign-on bonus opportunities. Employment is contingent on successful completion of references and a background check.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary institution.
- Active Maine veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure.
- DEA registration or ability to obtain appropriate registration.
- Strong clinical judgment and commitment to exceptional patient care.
- Experience practicing small animal veterinary medicine.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative leadership style and genuine passion for helping others succeed.
- Interest in balancing clinical excellence, team development, and hospital growth.
- Successful completion of references and background check is required for employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership, mentorship, or Medical Director experience.
- Urgent care or emergency veterinary experience.
Responsibilities
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve standards of veterinary medicine consistent with AVMA guidelines and applicable AAHA standards.
- Provide compassionate, ethical, evidence-based medical care and serve as a clinical role model.
- Mentor associate veterinarians through case collaboration, clinical guidance, and professional development.
- Promote medical consistency, accurate documentation, and effective communication among doctors, support teams, and clients.
- Support medical quality assurance, case reviews, and resolution of medical concerns.
- Ensure appropriate medical protocols, controlled-substance compliance, and patient safety standards.
- Create a supportive, inclusive, and respectful hospital culture that promotes teamwork, engagement, and retention.
- Provide mentorship, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities for veterinarians and technical staff.
- Collaborate with the Hospital Manager on staffing needs, doctor scheduling, and team development.
- Participate in veterinarian recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and clinical training.
- Lead by example through integrity, emotional intelligence, accountability, and a positive attitude.
- Partner with the Hospital Manager and regional leadership to support hospital performance, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
- Provide medical input on hospital goals, equipment investments, clinical resources, and service offerings.
- Support responsible financial decision-making while maintaining excellent patient care.
- Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the surrounding veterinary community.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop a shared vision for the hospital’s continued success.
- Maintain an active clinical role in urgent care veterinary medicine.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $160,000–$180,000 with 22% production.
- Sign-on bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match of up to 4% after six months of service.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Continuing education allowance and professional development support.
- Licensing, DEA, and professional resource coverage.
- Company-paid bonding leave or applicable state-provided bonding leave.
- Employer-assisted student loan repayment.
- Employee referral program.
- Discounts on veterinary services and products for employees’ pets.
- Discounts on reference laboratory testing.
- Discounts on Purina pet foods.
- Pet insurance discounts through a preferred vendor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
