Veterinary Medical Director - Mt. Scott Animal Clinic

Lakefield Veterinary Group • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Mt. Scott Animal Clinic in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead its doctors and guide the clinical direction of the AAHA-accredited, Fear Free practice. The role provides hands-on clinical care while setting and maintaining medical standards, mentoring associate veterinarians, and partnering with hospital management and regional leadership to deliver high-quality care and support a thriving team. The clinic describes its culture as collaborative, compassionate, humorous, and supportive, with an emphasis on work-life balance and low-stress animal handling. The current Medical Director has been promoted to Oregon Regional Medical Director and will support the incoming director.

The Medical Director will help maintain AAHA accreditation, guide protocols and clinical practice, and contribute to doctor recruiting, onboarding, and retention. The position also works with the hospital manager on scheduling, workflow, and efficient use of support staff, and serves as a clinical contact for clients, referral specialists, and Lakefield Veterinary Group leadership. The hospital has digital radiography, dental x-ray, laser, and ultrasound equipment.

The clinic has served the Portland community for over 50 years. Its team volunteers with organizations including the Street Dog Coalition and supports World Vets. Compensation includes a competitive base salary with a production bonus opportunity and no negative accrual. Additional listed compensation and benefits include sign-on and relocation bonuses, paid time off, paid parental leave, a continuing education allowance, dental and vision insurance, AVMA membership, an AVMA PLIT policy, and performance-based bonus eligibility.

Requirements

• Several years of small animal general practice experience.
• Strong surgical and dental skills.
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or team lead experience, or a clear desire to step into a leadership role.
• Commitment to Fear Free, low-stress medicine.
• Clear, compassionate communication with clients, doctors, and support staff.
• Collaborative style and genuine interest in developing and supporting people.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical care, including surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics, alongside the veterinary team.
• Set medical standards and protocols and keep the hospital current with AAHA accreditation requirements.
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians through case review, coaching, and continuing education.
• Participate in doctor recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention.
• Champion Fear Free practices and low-stress handling across the team.
• Partner with the hospital manager on scheduling, workflow, and efficient use of support staff.
• Help the team make effective use of digital radiography, dental x-ray, laser, and ultrasound equipment.
• Serve as a clinical point of contact for clients, referral specialists, and Lakefield Veterinary Group leadership.
• Model the clinic’s values and foster a positive, respectful culture.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with production bonus opportunity and no negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation bonus
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education allowance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• AVMA membership
• AVMA PLIT policy
• Performance-based bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed