Medical Director - Veterinarian

Innovetive Petcare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Student loan assistance

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

Innovetive Petcare is hiring a Medical Director for the Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The role requires a veterinarian with strong general practice and surgical skills to lead a dedicated team, focusing on high-quality patient care and mentoring. Candidates must have a DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school and a minimum of 3 years of small animal experience. The position offers a competitive salary with total compensation exceeding $180,000, bonuses, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of small animal experience.
• Clinical proficiency in general soft tissue and dental care.
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide preventive care, diagnostics, and chronic disease management.
• Perform general soft tissue surgeries (spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign body surgeries, etc.).
• Promote Fear Free practices in a compassionate, client-centered environment.

Skills

General practice medicine

Surgery skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Client communication

Fear Free practices

Education

DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school

Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland

Job description

Medical Director - Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Description

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, a Fear Free certified animal hospital located in the historic Fells Point area of Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a veterinarian with strong general practice medicine and surgery skills to step into a Medical Director role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DVM who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and delivering top-tier veterinary care.

Founded in 1999, our 4-doctor, AAHA-style general practice treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets with an emphasis on client communication and fear‑free handling. Our facility features 5 exam rooms, a dedicated second‑floor surgery suite, in‑house lab, digital radiology, and intraoral dental radiology, supporting a robust caseload of medical, surgical, and dental cases.

Our veterinarian team includes:

• Dr. Deborah Tierney, skilled in internal medicine, soft tissue, and oral surgery
• Dr. Coughlin, focused on small animal medicine and preventive care
• Dr. Vaughan, bringing fresh perspectives on progressive treatment and care

As Medical Director, you will lead a dedicated veterinary team and provide high‑quality patient care while guiding clinical decisions and team development.

• Leading by example in medical and surgical standards
• Mentoring veterinarians and support staff
• Supporting hospital operations and team culture
• Collaborating with hospital leadership to implement clinical protocols and improve workflows

What You’ll Do as a Veterinarian

• Oversee and provide preventive care, diagnostics, and chronic disease management
• Perform general soft tissue surgeries (spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign body surgeries, etc.)
• Deliver dental care including dental extractions with radiographic support
• Promote Fear Free practices in a compassionate, client‑centered environment

Veterinarian Requirements

• DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland
• Minimum 3 years of small animal experience
• Clinical proficiency in general soft tissue and dental care
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred
• Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold‑standard medicine

Why Join Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center

• Competitive ProSal, with total compensation exceeding $180,000+ per year
• Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
• Up to $50,000 sign‑on bonus available for experienced candidates
• $400,000 equity ownership package with no money out of pocket
• Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• Student loan assistance for early career candidates – up to $15,000/year for 4 years
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $3,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
• Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and relevant credentials with an annual base salary range of $110,000 - $160,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign‑on bonus and other pay incentives.