Veterinary Medical Director

Global Talent Partners; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production incentives

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CE allowance

State license fees covered

DEA fees covered

Professional liability coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Pet-care discounts

Uniform allowance

Flexible scheduling

Career development

Job summary

Global Talent Partners is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director in Middletown, NJ, a hospital-based leadership role with up to USD 210K salary. This position focuses on clinical quality, doctor engagement, and strategic patient care across local hospitals.

You will mentor veterinarians, maintain medical records quality, ensure compliance with regulations, support recruitment, and balance leadership duties with hands-on care including dentistry, routine surgery, imaging, and in-house diagnostics.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Active New Jersey veterinary license or eligibility.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• DEA registration or eligibility with controlled substance compliance knowledge.
• Proficiency in general practice, dentistry, and routine surgery.
• Demonstrated leadership with coaching and team development.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; familiar with practice software.
• Commitment to high-quality client-centered care.
• Willingness to travel between hospitals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on mentorship and onboarding for veterinarians.
• Lead medical standards and patient care across local hospitals.
• Split time between leadership duties and direct patient care.
• Oversee medical records quality and patient safety.
• Partner with management to achieve high-quality medicine and client experience.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and manage equipment/inventory.
• Travel between assigned hospitals as needed.
• Support recruitment and act as local ambassador.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentorship

Communication

Team development

Practice management software

Education

DVM/VMD

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Medical Director

J889259 Middletown New Jersey USD170K- USD210K / Year

Area Chief of Staff (Veterinarian) opportunity in Middletown, NJ with salary up to $210,000. Lead clinical quality, mentor a talented team, and help shape a thriving small-animal practice in a high-visibility, community setting.

The Hospital

• Full-service small-animal clinic located inside a major pet retail store, offering steady client flow and a welcoming, community-focused environment.
• General practice caseload spanning wellness and sick visits, vaccinations, dentistry, routine surgery, and same-day diagnostics.
• Supportive clinical team including credentialed veterinary technicians and experienced assistants; collaborative culture that values communication, mentorship, and growth.
• Facilities include digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house laboratory, surgical suite, and an on-site pharmacy.
• Predictable daytime hours with early evenings and a Saturday rotation; flexibility available to support work-life balance.
• Consistent focus on service quality, client education, and an excellent patient experience.

Location

• Middletown, NJ blends coastal living with commuter convenience, offering waterfront recreation, strong schools, and easy access to New York City.
• Direct NJ Transit service from Middletown Station to New York Penn Station, typically about 60-90 minutes.
• Jersey Shore lifestyle with Raritan Bay and the Navesink River nearby; quick access to Sandy Hook for beaches, boating, and fishing.
• Expansive parks and trails, including Poricy Park fossil beds, Hartshorne Woods Park, Huber Woods, and Tatum Park.
• Well-regarded public schools, including two major high schools and a wide range of youth programs.
• Active community life with summer concerts, Middletown Day, outdoor movies, camps, and seasonal events.
• Close to Red Bank’s dining scene and the Count Basie Center for the Arts; near Asbury Park’s boardwalk and music venues.
• Strong regional healthcare access, including hospitals in Red Bank and Neptune.
• Ongoing redevelopment at Fort Monmouth and elsewhere supports local investment and jobs.
• Diverse neighborhoods from bayside communities to quiet inland areas, offering a range of housing options.

Benefits

• Production-based incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE days
• State license and DEA fees covered
• Professional liability coverage
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance considered
• Employee pet-care discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible scheduling with predictable daytime hours
• Career development, mentorship, and leadership training

The Role

• Full-time, hospital-based working leader responsible for medical standards, doctor engagement, and patient care across assigned local hospitals.
• Provide hands-on mentorship and onboarding for veterinarians, including development of clinical, surgical, and dental skills.
• Split time between leadership duties and direct patient care, including wellness services, dentistry, routine surgeries, imaging, and in-house diagnostics.
• Partner with practice management to deliver high-quality medicine, strong client experience, and operational goals.
• Oversee medical record quality, case reviews, and patient safety practices; resolve escalated client concerns with professionalism and empathy.
• Ensure compliance with controlled substance regulations and other applicable state and federal requirements.
• Support recruitment efforts and serve as an ambassador within the local veterinary community.
• Manage clinical equipment needs and inventory in coordination with leadership.
• Schedule includes weekday days with some Saturday coverage.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited institution
• Active license (or eligibility) to practice veterinary medicine in New Jersey
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• DEA registration (or eligibility) and strong knowledge of controlled substance compliance
• Solid proficiency in general practice, dentistry, and routine surgery
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a focus on coaching and team development
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; comfort with practice software
• Commitment to high-quality, client-centered care
• Ability to travel between assigned local hospitals as needed