Lead Veterinary Specialist & Medical Director

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace app subscriptions

Vault financial wellness tool

401k with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Continuing Education allowance

WOOF University CE program

Job summary

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, CO, seeks a board-certified or residency-trained Specialty Medical Director to lead medical quality while continuing to practice veterinary medicine.

You will receive support from regional leadership and a team of specialists, with opportunities to mentor, teach, and engage in rounds and interdisciplinary discussions. This is a full-time leadership role with a strong emphasis on world-class medicine.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university and valid licensure in good standing.
• Residency trained or board certification (Diplomate).
• Commitment to highest medical standards and veterinary ethics.
• Experience leading specialty teams and mentoring clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to establish hospital direction and medical quality.
• Collaborate with regional medical leadership and field support.
• Lead rounds, mentorship, and interdisciplinary case discussions.
• Manage complex referral-level cases and high-volume specialty load.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Client relationships

Education

DVM degree

Licensure in good standing

Residency trained or Diplomate

Tools

MRI

CT

Ultrasound

In-house lab

Job description

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, CO, seeks a board-certified or residency-trained Specialty Medical Director to lead medical quality while continuing to practice veterinary medicine.

You will receive support from regional leadership and a team of specialists, with opportunities to mentor, teach, and engage in rounds and interdisciplinary discussions. This is a full-time leadership role with a strong emphasis on world-class medicine.