Medical Director - Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital
About The Position
Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital in New Hope, Minnesota, is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead its doctors and guide the clinical vision of the practice. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified, and has served its community for more than 40 years. The team emphasizes low-stress care, support-staff empowerment, professional growth, and a respectful, supportive workplace. The Medical Director serves as the hospital’s clinical leader, maintaining and elevating standards of care while fostering a collaborative work environment. The role combines hands-on veterinary practice with leadership and partners closely with hospital leadership on doctor development, team engagement, operational success, and medical excellence. The listed compensation range is $150,000–$170,000 USD, with base salary starting at $150,000 plus leadership and performance incentives and no negative accrual.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
- Several years of small animal practice experience.
- Strong surgical and dentistry skills.
- Passion for developing people and building strong teams.
- Commitment to Fear Free, low-stress patient care.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Collaborative leadership style focused on supporting and inspiring others.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership, mentoring, or coaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on clinical care, including surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and preventive medicine.
- Establish and maintain medical protocols and standards that support exceptional patient outcomes.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with AAHA accreditation standards.
- Mentor and develop associate veterinarians through coaching, case collaboration, and continuing education.
- Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of veterinary talent.
- Champion Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques throughout the hospital.
- Collaborate with the Hospital Manager to optimize workflow, scheduling, and team utilization.
- Help maximize the value of advanced equipment, including digital radiography, dental radiology, therapeutic laser, and ultrasound.
- Serve as a resource for clients, referring veterinarians, specialists, and leadership partners.
- Promote a culture of respect, accountability, learning, and teamwork.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- AVMA membership dues.
- AVMA PLIT coverage.
- Professional development and leadership training.
- Support from a family-owned veterinary organization that values clinical autonomy.
- Leadership and performance incentives.
- No negative accrual.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
