Medical Director

Global-Talent-Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

CE allowance and paid CE days

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Mental health resources

Financial wellness support

Job summary

Global Talent Partners is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director at a premier small animal hospital on Manhattan's Upper East Side. You’ll remain clinically active while leading a seasoned team and shaping the medical direction of the practice.

This leadership role offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits in a modern facility equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound and in-house lab, with opportunities for mentorship and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Qualified DVM from an accredited university.
• Licensed to practice in New York, or eligible to obtain licensure.
• Experience in small animal medicine and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Remain actively involved in clinical medicine.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the veterinary team.
• Help establish and maintain high clinical standards.
• Support the continued development of the hospital and its team.
• Encourage collaboration, education and professional development.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Help shape the medical direction of the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Communication

Education

DVM

Job description

Location New York, United States Sector Medical & Nursing Salary 175,000.00 US to 200,000.00 US per annum

Medical Director - Small Animal Practice | Upper East Side, New York City

Global Talent Partners is delighted to present an outstanding opportunity for an experienced veterinarian to take on a Medical Director position with a well-established small animal hospital on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to remain clinically engaged while helping lead a highly experienced team and influence the continued development of the hospital.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a dedicated, well-organized team providing high-quality small animal medicine for dogs and cats.

The hospital has a strong support structure, with veterinarians typically working alongside two dedicated assistants during appointments, plus additional team members available throughout the day.

Several team members have been with the hospital for 8+ years, providing an experienced and stable working environment.

As Medical Director, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Remain actively involved in clinical medicine
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the veterinary team
• Help establish and maintain high clinical standards
• Support the continued development of the hospital and its team
• Encourage collaboration, education and professional development
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Help shape the medical direction of the practice

Modern Facilities & Technology

The hospital is equipped to support a broad range of primary care and medical cases, including:

• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• Hands-free radiology techniques
• Comprehensive small animal diagnostic capabilities

Radiographs and laboratory work are submitted for specialist interpretation, with quick turnaround times, allowing the team to make informed clinical decisions efficiently.

The hospital has also been practicing hands-free radiology since 2019, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to patient and team safety.

The Team & Culture

The ideal Medical Director will be a collaborative leader who enjoys working alongside experienced professionals and helping others develop.

The team values:

• High standards of patient care
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Teaching and mentorship
• Lifelong learning
• Strong client relationships
• Compassionate, empathetic care

This is an opportunity to lead a team without stepping away from the clinical side of veterinary medicine.

Compensation & Benefits

• $175,000-$200,000 base salary, depending on experience and credentials
• Up to $50,000 in bonus opportunities
• Sign-on bonus
• Potential eligibility for additional variable compensation
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Continuing Education allowance and paid CE days
• Paid CE days
• Access to extensive veterinary education through WOOF University
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Financial wellness support
• Additional employee benefits and discounts

Why Manhattan's Upper East Side?

For veterinarians who want to combine an exciting career with everything New York City has to offer, Manhattan’s Upper East Side is an exceptional location.

The area offers an outstanding mix of restaurants, cafés, museums, parks, cultural attractions and some of the city’s most desirable residential neighbourhoods. Central Park is close by, while the wider Manhattan area provides virtually unlimited opportunities for dining, entertainment, arts and culture.

The hospital is also exceptionally convenient for commuting, located less than a block from the 72nd Street Q train station, making access to the wider city straightforward without relying on a car.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified DVM from an accredited university
• Licensed to practice in New York, or eligible to obtain licensure
• An experienced small animal veterinarian
• Clinically confident and committed to high-quality medicine
• A strong communicator and relationship builder
• A collaborative and empathetic leader
• Passionate about mentorship and developing others
• Interested in taking on meaningful medical leadership while remaining clinically active

If you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for Medical Director responsibility, an exceptional support team, advanced diagnostic capabilities and a premium Manhattan location, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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