Veterinarian, Medical Director

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital•Windham, NH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinarian, Medical Director for its AAHA-accredited small animal and exotics general practice in Windham, New Hampshire. The hospital describes its culture as Conscious Care®, a culture-centered approach focused on compassion for colleagues, clients, patients, and the community. It is partnered with Alliance Animal Health and maintains strong local leadership. The role combines clinical practice with leadership and mentorship. For three days each week, the Medical Director sees appointments, performs surgery and dental procedures, and provides veterinary care. One day each week is devoted to mentoring newer veterinarians and leading weekly two-hour hospital rounds. The Medical Director works with the Customer Experience, Technician, and Veterinary Assistant teams to support collaboration and high-quality care. The position is scheduled for four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, on either a Tuesday–Friday or Monday–Thursday schedule, with no weekends and a three-day weekend. A personal assistant checks patients in and out and monitors task lists, and the hospital says it aims to keep appointments on schedule so the veterinarian can leave on time. The hospital closes for two hours each week for rounds and training led by the Medical Director. The hospital is seeking an experienced, confident clinician and natural mentor with strong diagnostic and client communication skills and an understanding of practice operations. Surgery is welcome but not required; avian or exotic experience is a plus. The role offers competitive compensation, a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan repayment, benefits, paid continuing education, professional dues, and potential future ownership opportunities.

Requirements

DVM or VMD from an accredited institution.
New Hampshire veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
At least 7 years of clinical experience.
Confidence in veterinary medicine and strong diagnostic ability.
Comfort with emergency medicine.
Strong client communication skills.
Mentoring ability and interest in teaching others.
Understanding of how high-touch veterinary practices operate.

Nice To Haves

DEA license and USDA accreditation; preferred but not required.
Avian or exotic animal experience.
Surgical experience or interest; surgery is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

See appointments and provide veterinary care three days per week, including examinations, diagnostics, and treatment plans.
Perform surgery and dental procedures as part of clinical practice; surgery is welcome but not required.
Mentor newer veterinarians one day per week.
Lead weekly two-hour hospital rounds and training.
Work collaboratively with the Customer Experience, Technician, and Veterinary Assistant teams.
Communicate with clients and contribute to the hospital's operational effectiveness.