Medical Director & Veterinary Leader (DVM)

Desert Tails Animal Clinic; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Desert Tails Animal Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Medical Director to lead medical standards while remaining hands-on in patient care. You will mentor veterinarians, guide clinical practices, and collaborate with hospital leadership to foster a culture of compassionate, high-quality medicine.

You’ll work with a skilled team in a full-service small animal hospital, benefiting from modern diagnostics, collaborative leadership, and a strong commitment to patient and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Must hold DVM or equivalent with active license in Arizona.
• Minimum five years small animal general medicine experience.
• Commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine.
• Strong leadership and client relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and clinical guidance.
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians.
• Partner with hospital leadership on operations.
• Continue practicing medicine alongside the team.
• Drive medical standards and quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

DVM degree

Tools

Digital radiography

Dental radiography

In-house diagnostics

Job description

Desert Tails Animal Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Medical Director to lead medical standards while remaining hands-on in patient care. You will mentor veterinarians, guide clinical practices, and collaborate with hospital leadership to foster a culture of compassionate, high-quality medicine.

You’ll work with a skilled team in a full-service small animal hospital, benefiting from modern diagnostics, collaborative leadership, and a strong commitment to patient and client relationships.