Medical Director - New Jersey - Edgewater

Bond Vet•Edgewater, NJ

12h•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bond Vet is seeking a Medical Director to serve as the clinical leader of its Edgewater, New Jersey clinic. The Medical Director ensures patients receive a high standard of care and that clinic team members work collaboratively in a positive workplace. This client-oriented leader is an excellent communicator and mentor, and partners with the Clinic Manager to support the clinic’s overall success. Alongside leadership duties, the Medical Director also fulfills the responsibilities of an Associate Veterinarian. Bond Vet provides primary and urgent veterinary care and emphasizes a supportive, veterinary-led workplace, technology-enabled clinic operations, and work-life flexibility. The role offers flexible scheduling, no overnight shifts or on-call duties, and schedules released at least one month in advance. Compensation is $170,000–$200,000 based on experience, plus a yearly stipend of up to $15,000, a quarterly performance bonus, and production compensation with no negative accrual. The position includes comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship plans, access to board-certified specialists, continuing education support, and opportunities to develop clinical skills. Clinic perks include provided FIGS scrubs laundered in-clinic, stocked pantries and bathrooms, weekend team lunches, Bond swag credit, and support from a remote team of nurses. Bond Vet describes its culture as welcoming and supportive, with hands-on leadership and opportunities to contribute to clinic policies.

Requirements

Veterinary Medical Degree (DVM/VMD or foreign equivalent).
State licensure in good standing or eligibility for licensure, covering all states for clinics under supervision.
DEA licensure and Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) certificate if needed for all states for clinics under supervision.
Client-oriented communication and mentoring abilities.
Awareness of legal and regulatory requirements, including DEA and state practice acts.

Nice To Haves

3–5+ years of clinical veterinary experience preferred.
1+ years of leadership experience preferred.
Adaptability, business acumen, client focus, communication, conflict management, and ability to develop direct reports.
Ability to direct others, deliver results, build teams, hire and staff effectively, and manage vision and purpose.
Strong peer relationships, prioritization, self-awareness, safety management, and understanding of veterinary quality of care.

Responsibilities

Ensure all team members deliver high-quality veterinary care that is safe, effective, patient- and client-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
Mentor and develop Associate Veterinarians through side-by-side coaching, feedback sessions, and regular case discussions.
Participate in performance improvement processes to address team performance issues and maintain a high-performing team.
Organize and conduct regular doctor and team meetings to strengthen clinic culture.
Contribute to the development of practice protocols and guidelines and implement them effectively.
Partner with the Clinic Manager to deliver an excellent client experience, including handling client complaints when applicable.
Participate in recruiting doctors and, when appropriate, support staff.
Create and maintain the clinic doctor schedule to balance hospital needs and Associate Veterinarians’ needs.
Represent Bond Vet within the veterinary community and the public.
Perform the responsibilities of an Associate Veterinarian in addition to leadership duties.
Support regulatory compliance, safety, and veterinary quality across the clinic.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Mental health support programs.
401(k) with partial employer match.
Paid parental leave.
Commuter benefits.
Pet and chosen family bereavement leave.
Up to $3,000 continuing education stipend plus additional CE time off.
Quarterly performance bonus.
Yearly stipend of up to $15,000.
Production compensation with no negative accrual.
In-clinic pet care discount.
Employee referral bonus of up to $8,000.
Personalized training and mentorship plans.
Access to dental training labs, a 3D immersive training library, board-certified specialists, and internal RACE-approved continuing education.
Flexible scheduling options and schedules released at least one month in advance.
No overnight shifts and no on-call duties.
FIGS scrubs provided and laundered in-clinic.
Stocked pantries and bathrooms.
Free weekend lunch for clinic teams.
Bond swag shop credit.
Remote nurse support for client needs, case triage, and clinic tasks.