Medical Director

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

CE allowance and professional dev.支持

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Medical Director to lead clinical operations across our referral campus in Maryland. This pivotal role combines top-level veterinary leadership with hands-on specialty caseload management to advance patient care and hospital growth.

You will mentor clinicians, shape medical standards, and partner with hospital leadership to drive strategic initiatives and sustained excellence in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with Maryland veterinary licensure eligibility.
• Board certification in a recognized veterinary specialty (ACVIM, ACVS, ACVR, ACVO, ACVECC, or equivalent).
• Leadership, mentorship, or management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership while maintaining an active specialty caseload.
• Oversee medical standards and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Partner with Hospital Director and leadership team on operations and strategic growth initiatives.
• Mentor veterinarians through coaching, case consultation, and professional development.
• Monitor patient care, medical protocols, and compliance with hospital policies and quality initiatives.
• Foster an inclusive, team-centered culture prioritizing communication and collaboration.
• Lead medical rounds, journal clubs, and continuing education activities.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of veterinary staff.
• Strengthen referral relationships with referring veterinarians and regional partners.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

DVM or equivalent

Board Certification in veterinary specialty

Job description

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Full-Time opportunity in Hunt Valley, Maryland

Management Stipend Eligible Schedule: Full-Time ( 75% Clinical / 25% Administrative)

Lead Three Specialty Hospitals. Collaborate Across an Entire Referral Campus.

This role provides leadership for AVIM&O, CVSS, and Pet+ER while offering daily collaboration with the cardiology, neurology and ophthalmology specialty partners located within the Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center campus. While not all practices are Ethos-affiliated, together they create one of the most comprehensive specialty veterinary communities in the region.

As Medical Director, you'll serve as both a clinical leader and strategic partner, balancing specialty practice with meaningful leadership responsibilities that support hospital growth, mentorship, and medical excellence.

In this role, you'll serve as the medical subject matter expert for the campus, guiding medical standards, supporting clinicians through complex cases, strengthening referral relationships, and helping drive strategic initiatives that support long-term growth and innovation. Just as importantly, you'll foster a positive, professional, and supportive culture where team members feel empowered to learn, grow, and do their best work.

If you're energized by the opportunity to influence hospital strategy, mentor exceptional clinicians, and help shape the future of specialty veterinary medicine, we'd love to talk with you.

Location Highlight

Hunt Valley offers an exceptional quality of life in the heart of Maryland's scenic horse country. Residents enjoy beautiful rolling landscapes, abundant outdoor recreation, excellent dining and shopping, and convenient access to Oregon Ridge Park. Located just 20 minutes from Baltimore, 40 minutes from Annapolis, one hour from Washington, D.C., and 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Hunt Valley provides the perfect balance of suburban living and metropolitan accessibility.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

Competitive compensation

Management stipend

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and professional development support

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee assistance programs

Leadership development and mentorship opportunities

The anticipated starting base salary range for individuals expressing interest in this positio n is $ 200 ,000 - $ 2 50 ,000 annually, pl us applicable production and leadership compensation.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will:

• Provide clinical leadership while maintaining an active specialty caseload.
• Oversee medical standards and ensure patients receive consistent, high-quality care.
• Partner with the Hospital Director and leadership team to support hospital operations, team engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Mentor, develop, and support a team of veterinarians through coaching, case consultation, professional development, and guidance on complex or critical cases.
• Monitor patient care, medical protocols, and compliance with hospital policies, medical standards, and quality initiatives.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and team-centered culture that prioritizes communication, accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Lead and participate in medical rounds, case reviews, journal clubs, and continuing education activities that support a culture of lifelong learning.
• Support recruiting, retention, onboarding, and development efforts for veterinary professionals.
• Research, address, and assist in resolving client escalations, including medical concerns, customer service matters, and patient care issues.
• Serve as a trusted resource for referring veterinarians and specialty colleagues while strengthening referral relationships throughout the community.
• Partner with hospital leadership to identify opportunities to expand or enhance medical services based on patient and community needs and contribute to long-term medical and operational strategy.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Maryland veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in a recognized veterinary specialty (ACVIM, ACVS, ACVR, ACVO, ACVECC, or equivalent).
• Previous leadership, mentorship, or management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing clinical teams.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary specialty and emergency services.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, mentorship, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.
• The ability to balance clinical excellence with strategic thinking, operational partnership, and hospital growth initiatives.
• Enthusiasm for helping shape the future of AVIM&O , CVSS and Pet+ER and support ing a thriving hospital culture.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level while helping shape the future of veterinary care and specialty hospital leadership.