Medical Director (Small Animal Practice) – Bealeton, VA

Desort; Bealeton (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Veterinary care discounts

Leadership mentorship

Job summary

Desort is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director in Bealeton, VA to provide clinical leadership across multiple practices while contributing to patient care and doctor development.

The role emphasizes mentoring veterinarians, maintaining medical standards, and partnering with hospital leadership to drive growth. The candidate will travel between sites, with a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree and active license.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical veterinary experience.
• Leadership or multi-hospital experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across multiple practices.
• Promote high standards of patient care and client service.
• Mentor veterinarians in clinical and professional development.
• Provide hands-on clinical guidance in general practice and surgery.
• Identify training opportunities and CE needs.
• Partner with hospital leadership to improve performance.
• Review metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support consistent medical standards across locations.
• Help develop strategic plans for hospital growth.
• Foster a collaborative, positive team culture.
• Encourage accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with veterinarians, hospital leaders, and support teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical judgment

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Medical Director (Small Animal Practice) - Bealeton, VA

A veterinary organization is seeking an experienced Veterinary Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and support across multiple veterinary practices. This role is ideal for an experienced veterinarian who is ready to take on a broader leadership position while continuing to contribute to patient care and doctor development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance across multiple veterinary practices
• Promote high standards of patient care, medical quality, and client service
• Mentor and support veterinarians in their clinical and professional development
• Provide hands-on clinical guidance in general practice and surgery
• Identify training and continuing education opportunities
• Partner with hospital leadership to improve clinical and operational performance
• Review performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support consistent medical standards and best practices across locations
• Help develop and implement strategic plans for hospital growth
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and supportive team culture
• Encourage accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with veterinarians, hospital leaders, and support teams

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
• Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical veterinary experience
• Leadership or multi-hospital experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to mentor and develop veterinary professionals
• Willingness to travel between assigned veterinary practices

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Veterinary care discounts
• Leadership and mentorship support

Equal Opportunity Employer

This veterinary organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.