Medical Director - Providence River Animal Hospital

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital, PA; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE Allowance + Encore Performance

Health, Dental, Vision and Pet

401(k) with up to 5% match

Parental leave and holiday pay

Professional dues coverage and VIN

Job summary

Providence River Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead a respected small animal practice in Providence, RI. The role combines medicine and leadership to shape medical standards, mentor clinicians, and guide hospital growth.

You’ll work with a supportive Practice Manager team while maintaining high-quality patient care and strong client relationships. The position offers a compensation package aligned with your goals, including salary or production-based earning

Qualifications

• Licensed DVM eligible to practice in Rhode Island.
• Experience in veterinary leadership or medical director role.
• Strong diagnostic and surgical skills.
• Ability to mentor veterinarians and build a positive hospital culture.

Responsibilities

• Guide medical quality and best practices.
• Mentor and support fellow veterinarians.
• Partner with hospital leadership on growth and development.
• Maintain an active role in patient care.
• Maintain medical autonomy while practicing high-quality medicine.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients, patients, and your team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical excellence

Team development

Client communication

Education

DVM (or equivalent)

Rhode Island license or eligible

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Medical Director| $155,000-$175,000| Providence, RI

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

At Providence River Animal Hospital you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of a well-established small animal practice while continuing to practice medicine alongside a talented and collaborative team. This isn't a role where you're expected to sit in an office all day. It's an opportunity to influence medical standards, mentor fellow veterinarians, support a thriving team, and help guide the continued growth of a hospital that values high-quality medicine, strong relationships and a positive workplace culture.

Even better, you'll be supported by an experienced Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager who help keep operations running smoothly, allowing you to focus on what matters most: medicine, mentorship and leadership

Lead. Mentor. Practice

• Guide medical quality and best practices
• Mentor and support fellow veterinarians
• Partner with hospital leadership on growth and developent
• Maintain an active role in patient care
• Maintain medical autonomy while practicing high-quality medicine
• Build meaningful relationships with clients, patients, and your team

Compensation Designed Around Your Goals

Earn in a way that works for you. Whether you value the predictability of salary ($155,000-175,000) or the earning potential of production, we'll work with you to create a compensation package that aligns with your goals.

• 22% Professional Services | 10% In-Practice Pharmacy | 5% Online Pharmacy

With no negative accrual, you can enjoy the upside of production without the stress of carrying a future repayment balance. Along with competitive compensation, you'll have access to leadership development, professional growth opportunities, robust benefits, and support designed to help you make a lasting impact on your team, patients, and community.

Benefits:

• CE Allowance + Encore Performance Academy
• Health, Dental, Vision and Pet Benefits
• 401(k) with up to a 5% match.
• Paid parental leave and holiday pay.
• Professional dues coverage and company paid VIN membership

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

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?

Pay Range

USD $155,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.