Veterinary Medical Director
About The Position
Animal Care Clinic Monadnock is a well-established small animal hospital serving the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. Our team is committed to building strong client relationships, practicing excellent medicine, and creating a supportive environment where veterinarians and support staff can thrive. With a skilled support team and an experienced Practice Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian ready to lead clinically while continuing to practice medicine. Clinic Snapshot Practice Type: General Practice Average Daily Patient Volume: 13+ patients/day Support Staff Ratio: 2:1 Case Mix: Wellness care, preventative medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, diagnostics Technology & Equipment: Digital Radiology, In-house Ultrasound, Dental Radiology, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Cold Laser Therapy Team Culture: Our team is committed to building strong client relationships, practicing excellent medicine, and creating a supportive environment where veterinarians and support staff thrive together. Your Role as Medical Director As Medical Director, you'll serve as the clinical leader of the hospital while continuing to practice medicine. You'll spend the majority of your time seeing patients while partnering with the Practice Manager to guide medical excellence, support your fellow veterinarians, and help shape the future of the practice. You'll have the opportunity to: Lead by example through exceptional patient care and high-quality medicine Establish and uphold medical standards and best practices Mentor and develop associate veterinarians through coaching and case collaboration Foster a positive, collaborative hospital culture where every team member feels supported Partner with the Practice Manager on hospital operations, workflow, scheduling, and strategic initiatives Help recruit and onboard future veterinarians to grow the team Support continuous improvement in medical quality, client experience, and hospital performance Serve as the hospital's Responsible Veterinarian and maintain regulatory compliance This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys leadership but still wants to spend the majority of their day practicing medicine.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree
- Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain one in New Hampshire)
- DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
- Minimum 3-5 years of small animal clinical experience
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong communication, client education, and relationship-building skills
Responsibilities
- Lead by example through exceptional patient care and high-quality medicine
- Establish and uphold medical standards and best practices
- Mentor and develop associate veterinarians through coaching and case collaboration
- Foster a positive, collaborative hospital culture where every team member feels supported
- Partner with the Practice Manager on hospital operations, workflow, scheduling, and strategic initiatives
- Help recruit and onboard future veterinarians to grow the team
- Support continuous improvement in medical quality, client experience, and hospital performance
- Serve as the hospital's Responsible Veterinarian and maintain regulatory compliance
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and mental health benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous CE allowance plus paid licenses and professional dues
- Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
- Relocation assistance
- Referral bonus program
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Student loan assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
