Veterinarian, Medical Director

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital•Windham, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital, the 2024 AAHA Practice of the Year and an AAHA Accredited hospital for 20 years, is seeking an exceptional diagnostician, natural mentor, and veterinarian to step into a Medical Director role. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead in a well-supported environment while maintaining a respected work-life balance. The hospital operates on Conscious Care®, a trademarked culture-centered approach prioritizing compassion for self, team, clients, patients, and community. The owner, a seasoned veterinary practice veteran, is invested in building a supportive, high-performing team and is ready to transition leadership to the right candidate. The role involves three days of clinical practice (appointments, surgery, dentals) and one day dedicated to mentoring newer veterinarians and leading hospital rounds. The Medical Director will collaborate across Customer Experience (CET), Technicians (TT), and Veterinary Assistants (VA) teams to ensure top-notch care. The hospital emphasizes protecting the veterinarian's time with personal assistant support for check-ins and task monitoring, ensuring adherence to schedule and on-time departures. The work schedule is Monday-Friday only, with no weekends, and consists of four 10-hour days, with options for a T-Th or M-Th schedule, always providing a 3-day weekend. The hospital also closes for two hours per week for rounds and training led by the Medical Director.

Requirements

7+ years clinical experience
Outstanding diagnostician who loves a complex case
Comfortable with emergency medicine
Natural mentor who lights up when teaching others
Exceptional client communicator
Operational mindset— you understand how high-touch practices run
DVM/VMD from an accredited institution
NH veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain)
7+ years clinical experience
DEA license & USDA accreditation preferred, not required

Nice To Haves

Surgery welcome, not required
Avian/exotic experience a plus; open mind is the only requirement

Responsibilities

See appointments, perform surgery and dentals, and practice at the top of your license three days per week.
Mentor newer veterinarians one day per week.
Lead weekly two-hour hospital rounds.
Foster collaboration across Customer Experience (CET), Technicians (TT), and Veterinary Assistants (VA) teams.
Lead hospital rounds and training.