Veterinary Medical Director
About The Position
ACSKC Animal Wellness Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to help launch and lead a new nonprofit veterinary hospital in Chestertown, Maryland. As an extension of the Animal Care Shelter for Kent County, the hospital will provide veterinary care to shelter animals and affordable services to pets in the surrounding community. This role offers the opportunity to shape the hospital, build and support its team, and make decisions that directly affect the care provided. The Medical Director will lead clinical operations, establish standards of care, provide veterinary services, and collaborate with shelter leadership to support the hospital’s mission and long-term success.
Requirements
- DVM or VMD degree.
- Eligibility for Maryland veterinary licensure.
- Strong clinical and surgical skills.
- Leadership abilities and a collaborative approach to team development.
- Confidence making medical decisions and establishing clinical standards.
- Passion for accessible veterinary care and animal welfare.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical leadership and oversee the hospital’s clinical operations.
- Help build, mentor, and support the veterinary team.
- Establish medical protocols and standards of care.
- Provide wellness and preventive care, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.
- Collaborate with shelter leadership to support the hospital’s mission and long-term success.
- Help develop services that meet the needs of shelter animals and the community.
Benefits
- Health insurance with a 75% employer contribution.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Professional dues and DEA license coverage.
- Opportunity to help build and lead a new hospital from the ground up.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
