Medical Director, Veterinarian

King County•Kent, WA

About The Position

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is seeking an experienced veterinary medical leader to direct its veterinary services program. The Medical Director is a member of the senior leadership team and provides strategic direction for shelter medicine, mentors veterinary professionals, drives continuous improvement, and ensures care for thousands of animals each year. The role includes preparing veterinary operations for a new animal shelter expected to open in 2027. RASKC provides animal sheltering, animal control services, pet licensing, adoptions, foster care, and community programs for 25 cities and unincorporated King County. Its work focuses on protecting public health and safety and promoting the humane treatment of animals.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.
Unrestricted Washington veterinary license, or ability to obtain one.
DEA registration, or ability to obtain it.
Progressive supervisory or management experience in veterinary medicine.
Experience performing high-volume, quality spay/neuter surgery and shelter medicine.
Knowledge, skill, and ability to lead shelter medicine and animal population management.
Ability to make timely medical and operational decisions.
Ability to build partnerships and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
Commitment to customer service, equity, animal welfare, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Shelter medicine leadership experience.
Budget development and management experience.
Grant administration experience.
Public sector or nonprofit leadership experience.
Experience with Chameleon software.
Lean or continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Lead veterinary clinic operations, shelter medicine programs, and medical staff.
Supervise veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and clinic volunteers.
Establish strategic goals, policies, and performance measures.
Oversee surgery, diagnostics, treatment, vaccination, disease prevention, and humane euthanasia.
Lead infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response.
Manage foster medical programs and animal population health.
Develop and manage clinic budgets, grants, contracts, and controlled substance inventory.
Partner with animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, universities, and community organizations.
Participate in labor relations, organizational planning, and leadership initiatives.
Promote Lean continuous improvement, innovation, employee engagement, and evidence-based decision making.
Mentor veterinary professionals and coach and develop employees.
Help prepare for operations in a new animal shelter in 2027.