Medical Director

AmeriVet • St Johnsbury, VT

12d • $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kingdom Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director to serve as the clinical leader and medical voice of the practice. This role involves setting the standard for medical quality, patient care, client experiences, and fostering a collaborative team culture. The Medical Director will lead by example, providing high-quality medicine, mentoring associate doctors, and ensuring a positive environment for quality, compassion, and teamwork. In alignment with AmeriVet’s strategic vision, the Medical Director balances hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, guiding medical quality and supporting the professional growth of the veterinary team. In partnership with the Practice Manager, the Medical Director provides medical oversight of hospital operations and care delivery to ensure exceptional outcomes for patients, clients, and team members, and to achieve performance metrics and business goals.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• Active licensure without restrictions in state of practice.
• Active DEA Registration for responsible practice location(s).
• Any required state-controlled substance, pharmacy or other licenses and/or registrations as required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a practicing Veterinarian.
• Commit to a minimum of 35 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum of 1 year of experience leading a veterinary team and/or multi-unit experience.

Responsibilities

• Set, model, and uphold medical quality standards for the practice, exemplifying excellence and delivering high-quality care in accordance with industry standards, AmeriVet guidelines, and state practice acts.
• Foster and sustain a positive, collaborative hospital culture in which patient care and safety always come first, team members are empowered to share their voice, solve problems, and contribute ideas, and the team works together to achieve hospital goals and deliver exceptional client and patient experiences.
• Coach, mentor, and manage veterinarians, ensuring they achieve and maintain clinical proficiency in medical and surgical care, demonstrate excellent client communication and education, complete thorough, timely, and accurate medical records, and ensure appropriate and compliant charging for services and products.
• Lead by example in supporting a positive hospital culture.
• Receive regular coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and accountability as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in medical quality, patient outcomes, and client trust through case review, thoughtful use of clinical insights, and professional judgment.
• Evaluate, develop, and continuously improve clinical competency across the veterinary team, including doctors, relief doctors, veterinary assistants, and technicians, through direct observation, coaching, case discussions, and periodic medical record reviews to elevate medical quality and consistency of care.
• Organize and lead regular doctor meetings to align medical standards, protocols, case reviews, and hospital priorities.
• Partner closely with the Practice Manager to meet regularly to align on hospital initiatives, culture, people development, and medical and operational priorities.
• Align hospital scheduling and clinical workflows to optimize team utilization, ensuring team members work at the top of their training and licensure in support of high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care.
• Assess and manage the hospital inventory to ensure appropriate product availability and cost control.
• Provide coaching and feedback to the veterinary team.
• Plan and participate in hospital-wide meetings.
• Support strategic initiatives and operational excellence, including performance metrics and business goals.
• Oversee the maintenance and appropriate use of hospital medical equipment, ensuring safety, maintenance, functionality, and regulatory compliance.
• Actively engage with the local community to strengthen the hospital’s presence and impact, supporting practice growth through client education, outreach, partnerships, and initiatives that improve access to quality care and advance the well-being of pets in the community.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to recruit, interview, and onboard high-quality veterinary talent.
• Serve as the Responsible Veterinarian, as required by federal, state, or local regulations, including oversight of any necessary federal, state or local registrations and permits, controlled drug inventory, control and process, and radiation safety programs and compliance for the hospital, including serving as Radiation Safety Officer.
• Actively practice a majority of their full-time schedule maintaining a robust patient caseload, serving as a hands-on clinician within the hospital.
• Amerivet Ambassador: Responsible for being an advocate and representative in support of our goals and values by attending events, regular calls etc. as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of hospital and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Generous CE allowance + paid licenses and professional dues
• Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
• Relocation assistance available
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources
• Generous paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager