Small Animal Medical Director & Lead Clinician

The Vet Service; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development program

Bonus for performance

Health and life insurance coverage

Employer-matched 401(k)

Extensive CE opportunities

Paid time off and parental leave

Professional liability insurance and D

Licensing fees and dues covered

Continuing education days

Job summary

The Vet Service in Colorado seeks an accomplished Medical Lead Veterinarian to guide clinical excellence in a respected AAHA-accredited small animal practice. This leadership role blends hands-on medicine with strategic oversight and mentorship of colleagues.

You will help develop clinical standards, supervise performance, and partner with the Practice Manager on operations while delivering outstanding patient care and engaging with the local veterinary community.

Qualifications

• DVM degree with Colorado licensure in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of practical veterinary clinical experience.
• Ability to mentor and supervise colleagues and develop teams.
• Strong communication and operational decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor associate veterinarians through performance discussions and development planning.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload while upholding standards for medical care and client communication.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager on operational planning, financial performance, regulatory compliance and service improvements.
• Coordinate veterinary meetings and mentorship programmes to support continuous clinical development.
• Represent the practice through professional relationships and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Decision making

Clinical coaching

Financial understanding

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Administrative software

Job description

The Vet Service in Colorado seeks an accomplished Medical Lead Veterinarian to guide clinical excellence in a respected AAHA-accredited small animal practice. This leadership role blends hands-on medicine with strategic oversight and mentorship of colleagues.

You will help develop clinical standards, supervise performance, and partner with the Practice Manager on operations while delivering outstanding patient care and engaging with the local veterinary community.