Medical Director

AzVMA; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) options

Flexible scheduling and PTO

Annual CE allowance

Paid license renewals and AVMA PLIT

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Worthington Woods Animal Care Center in Worthington (Columbus), Ohio, seeks an experienced DVM to lead our clinical team as Veterinary Medical Director. The role blends hands-on patient care with leadership of veterinarians and support staff, ensuring top-quality care and a collaborative hospital culture.

You will mentor associate veterinarians, work with hospital management on medical strategy, and promote exceptional patient and client services while maintaining a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• DVM / VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• 5+ years of small animal medicine experience.
• Ohio veterinary license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team and provide excellent patient and client care.
• Mentor associate veterinarians and support staff.
• Collaborate with hospital management to guide medical protocols and program development.
• Foster a positive, team‑oriented culture and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

DVM / VMD degree

Ohio veterinary license or ability to obtain

Job description

Veterinary Medical Director - Worthington Woods Animal Care Center | Worthington (Columbus), Ohio

Worthington Woods Animal Care Center is seeking an experienced DVM to lead our fun, hardworking clinical team! The Medical Director role combines hands on patient care with leadership of our DVM team and medical support staff. In collaboration with our hospital management team, the medical director is responsible for providing excellent patient and client care, mentoring associate veterinarians, and maintaining our positive, team-centric culture.

Why Worthington Woods Animal Care?

• After 30 plus years building the practice, our founder, Dr. James Miller is preparing for a slower pace! He doesn't plan to "ride off into the sunset" upon your hire, but instead, he would love to work in tandem with an incoming DVM/Medical Director to ensure a smooth transition and support as you settle into the role.
• Our business is THRIVING. We have a consistent review average of over 4.8 stars on Google. You are stepping into a role to maintain excellence, not to put out fires.
• Our support team is tenured and skilled. Collectively, our RVT's have an average of ten years employed at Worthington Woods. They are highly skilled and competent, allowing our DVM's to fully focus on their role instead of setting catheters, drawing labs, etc..
• Our DVM team is awesome (no, we aren't biased). They regularly collaborate, problem solve, and support each other's growth.
• In our practice, we believe that investing in our team and workplace yields better medicine. We are actively growing and investing in our practice! We are finishing an expansion/remodel creating an additional treatment area and more exam rooms. In this role, you will have the space and support to grow.

Who are we looking for?

• DVM / VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
• 5+ years of experience in small animal medicine (preferred)
• Proficiency in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills
• Ohio veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
• A good human who plays nice with pets and people
• Has strong communication skills and a desire to foster lasting relationships with clients, their pets, and other WWACC team members
• Takes pride in their work and strives to provide a memorable client experience with each appointment
• Has a willingness to guide, mentor, and be a member of the team

What can we offer you?

• Competitive Compensation package (commensurate with experience)
  • Base Salary Range $150,000 to $170,000 plus Medical Director Stipend
  • Production with no negative accrual
• Generous sign on bonus and relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K options
• Flexible scheduling and PTO
• Annual CE allowance + CE days
• Paid license renewals, membership dues, and AVMA PLIT coverage
• Personal pet care discounts

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location. Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.