Medical Director, Veterinarian | Best Friends Animal Clinic
About The Position
Best Friends Animal Clinic is seeking a Medical Director (DVM) to lead its four-doctor small animal veterinary practice in Hanahan, South Carolina. The role combines clinical leadership, mentorship, team development, and high-quality veterinary care while maintaining an active clinical caseload. The Medical Director will help guide the practice’s future alongside hospital leadership, supporting strategic growth, medical excellence, exceptional client experiences, and continued service expansion. Best Friends Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital providing companion animal medical, surgical, and preventive care. Its facilities and resources include digital radiology, a therapy laser, access to specialists in ultrasound, acupuncture, and chiropractic care, five fully trained veterinary technicians, and experienced collaborative support staff. The practice emphasizes teamwork, respect, mentorship, continuous learning, and compassionate care. The position includes clinical and administrative leadership responsibilities. Compensation is offered up to $175,000 base salary, depending on qualifications and experience, plus a leadership stipend, quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual, sign-on and relocation assistance, and potential equity incentives for Medical Directors. The role has no on-call responsibilities or emergency hours. Benefits and support include medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options, generous PTO with rollover, paid parental leave and bonding time, annual continuing-education allowance and paid CE days, professional dues and AVMA PLIT coverage, personal pet discounts, medical autonomy, and access to an experienced Medical Advisory Board. The employer also describes a broader benefits package that may include vacation, sick leave, and 401(k), with details depending on location.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) qualification is indicated by the role title and posting.
- Veterinary medical leadership and small animal practice capabilities are relevant to the role.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and help establish medical best practices.
- Mentor and support associate veterinarians and support staff.
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
- Partner with hospital leadership on strategic growth initiatives.
- Maintain an active clinical caseload while balancing leadership responsibilities.
- Help drive medical excellence and exceptional client experiences.
- Support innovation and the continued expansion of services.
- Lead clinical and administrative responsibilities at the practice.
Benefits
- Up to $175,000 base salary, varying by qualifications and experience, plus a leadership stipend.
- Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual.
- Sign-on assistance.
- Relocation assistance.
- Equity incentive opportunities for Medical Directors.
- Medical insurance with HSA options.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off with rollover.
- Paid parental leave and bonding time.
- Annual continuing education allowance and paid CE days.
- Paid professional dues and AVMA PLIT coverage.
- Personal pet discounts.
- Medical autonomy to pursue clinical interests.
- Support from a highly skilled and fully utilized team.
- Collaboration with an experienced Medical Advisory Board.
- Additional wellness and professional benefits.
- 401(k).
- Paid sick leave where required by applicable law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
