Veterinary Medical Director
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 its respected, AAHA-accredited, Fear Free practice. The clinic has served the Portland community for over 50 years and emphasizes compassionate, respectful care, teamwork, humor, and mutual support. The entire staff is Fear Free Certified, and the clinic volunteers with organizations including the Street Dog Coalition and World Vets. Doctors have scheduled blocks for completing records and cases and are described as leaving on time each day. The Veterinary Medical Director will serve as the hospital's clinical leader, setting and upholding medical standards, mentoring doctors, and partnering with hospital management and regional leadership to deliver excellent care and support a thriving team. The role combines hands-on veterinary care with clinical leadership and team development. The current Medical Director has been promoted to Oregon Regional Medical Director and will continue to support the clinic.
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 building people up.
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 promote 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 and vision insurance.
- AVMA membership.
- AVMA PLIT policy.
- Performance-based bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
