Veterinary Medical Director

Global-Talent-Partners; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CE allowance

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Global Talent Partners is seeking an experienced Veterinarian for a Medical Director role at a companion animal hospital in Albuquerque, NM. You’ll balance a personal clinical caseload with leadership duties, ensuring high standards and ongoing team development.

The position offers hands-on medicine with dentistry and surgery, mentoring of veterinarians, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinarian with leadership responsibilities for Medical Director role.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on medical, surgical and dental care
• Leading and maintaining hospital medical standards
• Mentoring and coaching veterinarians
• Reviewing and refining clinical protocols
• Promoting consistency in patient care and medical records
• Supporting hospital leadership on clinical operations
• Maintaining DEA and controlled substance compliance
• Optimizing clinical workflows and scheduling
• Encouraging collaboration across the hospital

Job description

Global Talent Partners is excited to present an opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to step into a Medical Director position with an established companion animal hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This is a hands-on clinical leadership role combining general practice medicine with responsibility for medical standards, veterinarian mentorship and the continued development of the hospital's clinical culture. You'll work closely with hospital leadership while retaining an active caseload across medicine, dentistry and surgery.

For a veterinarian looking to take the next step into leadership, or an established Medical Director seeking a collaborative environment with greater clinical autonomy, this offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About the Practice

This established small animal hospital provides comprehensive companion animal care within a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Veterinarians are supported by experienced veterinary technicians and assistants, helping maintain efficient workflows and allowing doctors to concentrate on diagnosis, treatment planning, procedures and client communication.

Services and clinical capabilities include:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• General medical consultations
• Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
• Digital radiography
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• In-house laboratory testing
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Dental radiography
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dedicated surgical facilities
• In-house pharmacy
• Chronic disease management
• Senior pet medicine
• Client education and preventative healthcare

The hospital promotes evidence-based medicine and clinical autonomy, with the resources and technical support needed to manage a broad general practice caseload effectively.

The Opportunity

As Medical Director, you'll combine your own clinical caseload with responsibility for maintaining high medical standards and supporting the continued development of the veterinary team.

Your leadership responsibilities will include:

• Providing hands-on medical, surgical and dental care
• Leading and maintaining hospital medical standards
• Supporting evidence-based clinical protocols
• Mentoring and coaching veterinarians
• Providing guidance on complex cases
• Facilitating collaborative case discussions
• Supporting veterinarian onboarding and development
• Reviewing and refining clinical protocols
• Promoting consistency in patient care and medical records
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives
• Partnering with hospital leadership on clinical operations
• Supporting pharmacy and inventory standards
• Maintaining appropriate DEA and controlled substance compliance
• Helping optimize clinical workflows and scheduling
• Supporting effective utilization of veterinary technicians and assistants
• Encouraging open communication and collaboration across the hospital
• Helping maintain a positive, accountable and supportive workplace culture

You’ll continue practicing medicine while having the opportunity to influence how care is delivered across the hospital and support the professional development of the wider clinical team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation up to $160,000
• Quarterly production bonus opportunities
• No negative accrual
• Long-term incentive opportunities
• Sign-on bonus available
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CE allowance
• New Mexico veterinary licensing support
• DEA fees and professional membership dues
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Mental health and Employee Assistance Program resources
• Student loan assistance
• Employee pet care discounts
• Leadership development resources
• Mentorship and continued professional development

Life in Albuquerque

Albuquerque combines the amenities of New Mexico's largest city with exceptional access to the outdoors. The Sandia Mountains and Rio Grande provide opportunities for hiking, cycling, running and other outdoor activities, while the city's high-desert setting offers an appealing lifestyle for those who enjoy spending time outside.

The city also has a distinctive food, arts and cultural scene, with historic Old Town, museums, galleries and regular community events. Albuquerque International Sunport provides convenient travel connections, while the surrounding region offers plenty to explore throughout New Mexico.

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