Veterinarian – Medical Director – Arvada, CO

Desort; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Equity opportunities

Paid holidays

Annual PTO

Paid sick leave

Parental Leave

Dependent Care

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Desort is seeking an experienced Veterinary Medical Director in Arvada, CO to provide high-quality medical care while leading the clinical team. The role combines hands-on medicine with practice leadership, client communication, and compliance.

You will mentor veterinarians and technicians, ensure consistent patient care, and drive clinical quality. A DVM/VMD with an active license and leadership experience is required.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
• Active veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Prior leadership or team-management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive veterinary examinations, diagnostics, medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Develop treatment plans and explain findings to clients.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Lead and develop associate veterinarians and clinical staff.
• Support continuing education and professional development.
• Oversee safety, compliance and controlled-substance records as applicable.
• Collaborate with practice leadership and veterinary professionals.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Education

DVM or equivalent

Active license or eligible

Job description

Veterinarian – Medical Director – Arvada, CO

A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Medical Director to provide high-quality medical care while leading and mentoring the clinical team. This role combines hands‑on general medicine and surgery with team leadership, clinical development, client communication, and practice compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive veterinary examinations, diagnostics, medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and explain findings and recommendations to clients.
• Maintain accurate patient medical and surgical records.
• Lead, mentor, and develop associate veterinarians and clinical team members.
• Provide feedback and support to improve medical quality, teamwork, client service, documentation, and efficiency.
• Support the development of veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Promote consistent, high-quality patient care and minimize patient stress and discomfort.
• Stay current with developments in veterinary medicine and participate in continuing education.
• Oversee applicable safety, operating, and regulatory compliance procedures.
• Manage controlled-substance accountability and related records when designated.
• Support ordering, storage, inventory, reconciliation, and disposal of controlled substances in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with veterinary professionals and practice leadership.
• Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited program.
• Active veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Required professional credentials and licenses.
• Previous experience in veterinary medicine.
• Leadership or team-management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Compassionate and client-focused approach to veterinary care.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident coverage
• 401(k)
• Equity opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Annual PTO
• Paid sick and family leave where applicable
• Parental leave
• Family services and backup dependent care
• Flexible spending accounts
• Telemedicine
• Employee assistance program
• Pet adoption reimbursement
• Employee discounts and pet insurance discounts

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.