Veterinary Medical Director: Lead Clinical Excellence

VetStrategy; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Continuing Education allowance

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

VetStrategy is seeking an experienced Medical Director for the Veterinary Specialty Center of Newfoundland and Labrador in Mount Pearl. This role combines clinical practice with leadership to guide medical quality, support specialists and emergency clinicians, and shape the hospital's future as a premier specialty referral center.

The Medical Director will champion clinical excellence, mentor clinicians, develop protocols, and partner with leadership on growth initiatives while remaining an

Qualifications

• DVM eligible for licensure in Ontario.
• Experience in a specialty or emergency hospital.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.
• Passion for coaching and developing veterinary professionals.
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.
• Ability to balance clinical excellence with hospital performance and growth.

Responsibilities

• Champion clinical excellence and uphold the highest standards of patient care.
• Mentor, coach, and support specialists, emergency veterinarians and developing clinicians.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing medical culture.
• Partner with the Hospital Director on strategic planning, operational improvements, and hospital growth.
• Develop medical protocols, SOPs, and best practices.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of veterinarians.
• Lead doctor meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as Veterinarian of Record and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Deliver an exceptional client and referral experience.
• Remain an active clinician within your area of expertise.

Skills

Leadership/mentorship

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Collaborative leadership

Coaching veterinary professionals

Patient care commitment

Education

DVM licensure eligible (Ontario)

Job description

VetStrategy is seeking an experienced Medical Director for the Veterinary Specialty Center of Newfoundland and Labrador in Mount Pearl. This role combines clinical practice with leadership to guide medical quality, support specialists and emergency clinicians, and shape the hospital's future as a premier specialty referral center.

The Medical Director will champion clinical excellence, mentor clinicians, develop protocols, and partner with leadership on growth initiatives while remaining an