Medical Director (Small Animal Practice) – Hancock, NH

Desort; Hancock (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

CE support

Licensing assistance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Desort in Hancock, NH seeks a Veterinary Medical Director to lead clinical practice while continuing to provide medical care in a small animal setting. This role emphasizes mentoring veterinarians, upholding high medical standards, and shaping the growth of the veterinary team.

You will collaborate with leadership on workflow, onboarding, and clinical initiatives, recruit new team members, and promote ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree and active license required.
• DEA registration or eligibility for registration expected.
• Leadership or mentorship experience preferred.
• Strong communication and client education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Establish and maintain clinical standards and best practices
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians through coaching and case collaboration
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture
• Partner with practice leadership on workflow, scheduling, and clinical initiatives
• Support recruitment and onboarding of veterinary team members
• Identify opportunities to improve medical quality, client experience, and practice performance
• Promote continuous learning and professional development
• Support regulatory compliance and appropriate medical protocols

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Clinical leadership

Education

DVM/VMD

Job description

Medical Director (Small Animal Practice) – Hancock, NH

A well-established veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice medicine. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining high medical standards, and contributing to the continued development of a veterinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Establish and maintain clinical standards and best practices
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians through coaching and case collaboration
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture
• Partner with practice leadership on workflow, scheduling, and clinical initiatives
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of veterinary team members
• Identify opportunities to improve medical quality, client experience, and practice performance
• Promote continuous learning and professional development
• Support regulatory compliance and appropriate medical protocols

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree
• Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure
• DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience preferred
• Strong communication and client education skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and medical excellence
• Ability to mentor and develop other veterinarians

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing education support with professional development opportunities.
• Professional licensing, membership dues, and liability insurance coverage.
• Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
• Clinical autonomy, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• Modern facilities equipped with advanced veterinary technology.

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.