Veterinarian - Medical Director

Vetpracticepartners; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with employer 401(k) match

Generous PTO with extra time for continuing education

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Pennsylvania is seeking a Medical Director Veterinarian to lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to companion animals. The role offers a competitive salary between $140,000 - $180,000, comprehensive benefits, and no weekend or emergency hours. Strong leadership, medical, and communication skills are essential. Join a supportive work environment dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth, while enjoying a culture of inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• Valid Veterinary License in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Strong medical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage people, delegate tasks, and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Establish medical standards for the practice, including protocols for wellness care.
• Lead the clinical team to ensure consistent, high-quality patient and client care.
• Oversee accurate and timely medical records and charge capture.
• Identify and implement new clinical services in collaboration with leadership.
• Ensure excellent client service and communication.
• Assist in hiring and onboarding veterinarians and technicians.
• Support training, continuing education, and mentorship.
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and effective team management.
• Drive revenue growth and manage expenses.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Valid Veterinary License in Pennsylvania

Job description

Londonderry Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director Veterinarian to lead our team while delivering high‑quality medical, surgical, and dental care to companion animals.

What to Expect

• Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year
• Location: 2164 E Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057
• Hours of operation: Saturday & Sunday: Closed

As you join our mission to provide our patients with high quality, compassionate medical care, expect to be supported in your work and personal life with:

• A schedule that respects your time. No weekends, emergency hours, or on‑call.
• Excellent Staff‑to‑Doctor ratio: ensuring you have the resources and collaboration needed to provide exceptional care.
• Comprehensive Benefits: offering health, dental, and vision coverage, plus retirement plans with a 3.5% employer 401(k) match. Enjoy a competitive salary with high earning potential, relocation assistance, generous PTO (with extra time for CE), and an annual CE allowance. We also cover your licensing, DEA registration, AVMA PLIT, and professional membership fees (AVMA, VIN, and more) so you can focus on growing your career.
• Continuing Education & Professional Development. We encourage continuous learning and support each team member to pursue their unique interests by offering unlimited CE opportunities and professional growth opportunities.
• Partnership opportunities. Take your career to the next level with our equity partnership model, allowing you to gain ownership benefits while maintaining full clinical autonomy.

Primary Medical Director Responsibilities

Leading Medical Care

• Establish medical standards for the practice, including protocols for wellness care, anesthesia, surgery, diagnostics, pain management, dental care, and recordkeeping.
• Lead the clinical team to ensure consistent, high‑quality patient and client care.
• Oversee accurate and timely medical records and charge capture.
• Identify and implement new clinical services in collaboration with leadership.
• Ensure excellent client service and communication.

Leading Staff and Practice

• Assist in hiring and onboarding veterinarians and technicians.
• Support training, continuing education, and mentorship.
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and effective team management.
• Lead and participate in team meetings and practice initiatives.
• Supervision & Coaching: Mentor and evaluate associate veterinarians, conduct regular case reviews and foster professional development.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Drive revenue growth and manage expenses.
• Help develop annual plans and budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and support marketing efforts.
• Encourage community involvement and patient growth.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• Valid Veterinary License in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Strong medical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage people, delegate tasks, and drive results.

About Londonderry Animal Hospital

The professional and courteous staff at Londonderry Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly‑valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health‑related educational opportunities for our clients. Londonderry Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to all of their patients.

Providing our patients with high quality, compassionate medical care is our highest mission. We, the animal care professionals at Londonderry Animal Hospital, pledge to assist and support our clients in making informed decisions about animal health. We commit ourselves to lifelong learning and professional growth.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.