Medical Director (Managing DVM)

Innovetive Petcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Employee pet-care discounts

Leadership development and mentorship

Job summary

Innovetive Petcare seeks a Medical Director for Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic located in Johns Island, South Carolina. This role involves leading a small-animal team, providing exceptional medical care, and fostering a positive hospital culture. The ideal candidate is a DVM or VMD with a passion for both medicine and mentorship.

The practice offers a competitive salary, a Medical Director Bonus Program, generous PTO, and access to leadership development and mentorship. Enjoy the balance of professional fulfillment and coastal living in the scenic Charleston area.

Qualifications

• Confident companion-animal clinician with strong communication skills.
• Comfort with routine surgery and dentistry in general practice.
• Openness to integrative or complementary medicine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals.
• Lead and mentor associate veterinarians and support staff.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, growth-oriented hospital culture.
• Set and uphold medical standards and drive patient outcomes.
• Build lasting client relationships through education and communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentorship

Veterinary medicine

Leadership

Education

DVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary school

Active South Carolina veterinary license

Job description

Medical Director (Managing DVM)

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Johns Island, South Carolina

Description

Veterinary Medical Director (DVM) – Small Animal | Johns Island (Charleston), SC Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic

Lead with Purpose. Practice Exceptional Medicine. Love Where You Live.

At a glance: Full-time Medical Director · Johns Island, SC (greater Charleston)

No after-hours emergency / no on-call (base + production + Medical Director stipend) · Sign-on bonus + relocation

Are you a veterinarian who believes exceptional medicine comes from clinical excellence, collaboration, and individualized patient care? Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Medical Director to lead our small-animal team.

Located just outside historic Charleston on beautiful Johns Island, Sun Dog Cat Moon is an established, highly respected small-animal (dog & cat) general practice offering a full spectrum of companion-animal care — preventive medicine, dentistry, surgery, and daytime urgent care — with the integrative therapies such as acupuncture and laser therapy. As Medical Director, you'll own the medical direction of a hospital known for thoughtful medicine, client education, and strong team relationships — with the autonomy to practice your way and the work‑life experience of living in a coastal community.

Why Sun Dog Cat Moon?

• Established, community-focused practice serving Johns Island, Charleston, Kiawah, Seabrook, James Island, Mount Pleasant, and West Ashley
• Strong reputation for high-quality, compassionate companion-animal medicine and personalized care
• A full spectrum of care, with integrative therapies available alongside conventional medicine
• A tenured Practice Manager who runs day-to-day operations — so your focus stays on medicine and your team
• Opportunity to shape hospital culture, mentorship, and medical standards
• Leadership role with the support (and CMO/regional resources) of a growing veterinary organization
• Minutes from Charleston's beaches, waterways, dining, and historic downtown

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals
• Lead and mentor associate veterinarians and support staff
• Foster a positive, collaborative, growth-oriented hospital culture
• Set and uphold medical standards and drive patient outcomes
• Build lasting client relationships through education and communication
• Help guide strategic growth and future initiatives for the hospital

Qualifications & Competencies

What We're Looking For

• DVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary school
• Active South Carolina veterinary license (or ability to obtain one)
• A confident companion-animal clinician — open to first-time leaders; prior leadership preferred, not required
• Comfort with routine surgery and dentistry in general practice
• Strong communication, mentorship, and relationship-building skills
• Openness to integrative/complementary medicine is a plus, not a requirement

As Medical Director you'll receive:

• Competitive base salary plus production (ProSal)
• Medical Director Bonus Program
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid parental leave
• CE allowance plus paid CE days
• AVMA, state VMA, DEA, and license reimbursement; VIN membership
• Short and long-term disability; professional liability insurance; EAP
• Employee pet‑care discounts
• Leadership development and mentorship

Why Johns Island? Johns Island offers the perfect blend of Lowcountry charm and coastal living — easy access to Charleston's historic district, world‑class restaurants, beaches, boating, and fishing, in one of South Carolina's fastest‑growing and most desirable communities.

Ready to Lead? Join Sun Dog Cat Moon and lead a respected companion‑animal practice on the South Carolina coast.