Medical Director, Providence River

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CE allowance

Health insurance

PTO

Job summary

Providence River Animal Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island seeks a Medical Director Veterinarian to lead our growing small animal practice while staying actively involved in patient care. You’ll guide a collaborative clinical team, uphold high medical standards, and maintain clinical autonomy within a vet-led network.

This role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and influence on hospital growth, with compensation ranging from $140,000 to $175,000+ annually, plus flexible Salary or ProSal

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinarian (DVM or equivalent) eligible to practice in Rhode Island.
• Experience in veterinary leadership or as Medical Director is advantageous.
• Strong communication and team-development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a dedicated team of veterinary professionals.
• Help establish and maintain medical standards and best practices.
• Mentor and develop fellow veterinarians and clinical team members.
• Influence hospital growth and long-term success.
• Maintain medical autonomy while practicing high-quality medicine.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients, patients, and your team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Diagnostics

Surgery

Client communication

Job description

Ready to lead a great veterinary team without giving up what you love about being a veterinarian?

Providence River Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director Veterinarian to help shape the future of our well-established small animal practice in Providence, Rhode Island. This is more than a leadership title. It's an opportunity to influence medical standards, mentor fellow veterinary professionals, support a talented clinical team, and help drive the continued success of a hospital that values high-quality medicine, collaboration, and strong client relationships.

As our Medical Director, you'll have the ability to lead with your own style while maintaining an active role in patient care. You'll be supported by a team that genuinely enjoys working together and by a veterinarian-led organization that believes local hospitals should maintain their own culture, identity, and clinical autonomy.

If you're looking for a Veterinary Medical Director role where your voice is heard, your leadership matters, and your work has a lasting impact, this is it!

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

• Lead and support a dedicated team of veterinary professionals
• Help establish and maintain medical standards and best practices
• Mentor and develop fellow veterinarians and clinical team members
• Influence hospital growth and long-term success
• Maintain medical autonomy while practicing high-quality medicine
• Build meaningful relationships with clients, patients, and your team

You Are...

• A licensed Veterinarian (DVM or equivalent) eligible to practice in Rhode Island
• An experienced veterinarian ready to take the next step in veterinary leadership or an established Medical Director seeking a new opportunity
• Passionate about developing people, supporting teammates, and fostering a positive hospital culture
• Confident in diagnostics, treatment planning, surgery, and client communication
• Excited to help shape the future of a growing veterinary practice while continuing to practice medicine

Compensation Details

Our compensation package is designed to recognize both your medical expertise and leadership contributions.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000+ annually, based on leadership skills and experience.

We offer both Salary and ProSal compensation models.

Additional incentives may include:

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance

Perks + Benefits:

• Generous CE Allowance + access to Encore Performance Academy trainings.
• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Pet Benefits, 401(k) with up to a 5% match.
• Paid parental leave and holiday pay.
• Professional dues coverage + student loan assistance.
• Local leadership, medical autonomy, and the backing of Encore Vet Group, a supportive network of 55 veterinarian-led practices who keep it real and support practices in achieving their own unique goals.

Providence River Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com