Medical Director - Rhode Island
About The Position
Washington County Veterinary Hospital is a relationship-driven small-animal general practice that has served its community for more than 35 years. The practice is seeking a Medical Director to serve as its clinical leader and medical voice, setting standards for medical quality, patient care, client experience, and a collaborative, high-performing team culture. The Medical Director leads by example through high-quality clinical work, mentoring and developing associate veterinarians, and fostering a culture of quality, compassion, and teamwork. The position balances hands-on veterinary practice with leadership responsibilities, with most time devoted to direct patient care. In partnership with the Practice Manager, the Medical Director provides medical oversight of hospital operations and care delivery, supporting strong outcomes for patients, clients, and team members as well as the achievement of performance metrics and business goals. The hospital offers a busy, well-paced general-practice caseload spanning wellness and preventive care, soft-tissue surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and internal medicine. The team has skilled technician and client-service representative support, digital radiography, in-house laboratory capabilities, and modern surgical and monitoring equipment. The culture is collaborative, mentorship-driven, and client-focused, with an emphasis on teamwork and respect.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
- Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice.
- Active DEA registration for the responsible practice location or locations.
- Any state-controlled substance, pharmacy, or other licenses and registrations required for practice.
- A minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian.
- Commitment to working a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience leading a veterinary team and/or multi-unit experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the clinical leader and medical voice of the practice.
- Set and uphold standards for medical quality, patient care, client experience, and team culture.
- Provide direct veterinary care and deliver high-quality medicine.
- Mentor and develop associate veterinarians and support the professional growth of the veterinary team.
- Partner with the Practice Manager to oversee medical operations and care delivery.
- Support exceptional outcomes for patients, clients, and team members.
- Contribute to achievement of performance metrics and business goals.
Benefits
- Competitive salary up to $180,000 plus production bonus.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $75,000; the posting also mentions relocation and sign-on bonuses are available.
- Medical Director stipend.
- DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program with annual production-based bonuses, in addition to base pay and production bonuses.
- No negative accrual.
- Transparent production metrics and operational support.
- Continuing education allowance and customized CE programs.
- Referral bonus program.
- Flexible scheduling, work-life balance, and mentorship programs.
- Relocation assistance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
- Income protection, life insurance, and supplemental protection.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus mental health resources.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Tailored development programs and career pathing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
