Veterinary Medical Director

NCVMA; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

NCVMA seeks a Veterinary Medical Director to lead clinical excellence and mentor our veterinary team. The role blends leadership with hands-on medical expertise to sustain high standards of animal care and client service.

You will oversee clinical operations, supervise veterinarians and staff, implement treatment protocols, and participate in strategic planning with the Leadership Team to advance mission and quality across the practice.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD from an accredited school; eligible for Delaware licensure.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities across a veterinary team.
• Excellent communication and client education skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of veterinary care, including exams, diagnostics, treatment, prescriptions, and surgery.
• Provide compassionate wellness and sick care using low-stress handling.
• Perform spay/neuter, special and emergency surgeries.
• Communicate results to clients for informed care decisions.
• Supervise staff, with support from the Director of Medical Operations.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
• Maintain detailed medical records and ensure team communication.
• Collaborate to develop protocols meeting goals and quality standards.
• Involved in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff.
• Oversee staffing and scheduling with leadership support.
• Address client concerns with management.
• Attend conferences for Continuing Education to maintain Delaware license.
• Join Leadership Team for strategic planning and organizational goals.
• Be steward for operational and financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

DVM/VMD

Job description

Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Medical Director, where you will lead clinical excellence and foster a compassionate environment for both pets and their owners. This pivotal role combines veterinary leadership with hands-on medical expertise, ensuring the highest standards of animal care across our facility. As a Medical Director, you will oversee clinical operations, mentor staff, and implement treatment protocols to enhance patient outcomes. Your energetic approach and dedication to veterinary medicine will inspire your team and elevate our practice’s reputation for exceptional animal health services.

The ideal candidate is dedicated, caring, and compassionate, with strong clinical judgment and communication skills, including a focus on client education and teamwork. A desire to maintain a diverse caseload while working closely with other veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to improve the lives of pets in our community is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of veterinary care including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations, prescribing of medications, and surgery.
• Provide compassionate, quality wellness and sick care to patients using low stress handling techniques.
• Perform quality spay/neuter, special and emergency surgeries.
• Communicate with clients in a clear and compassionate way, discuss exam and test results to allow pet owners to make informed decisions about their pet's care.
• Supervise veterinary staff, including veterinarians, technicians, and support personnel, fostering professional growth and teamwork, along with the support of the Director of Medical Operations.
• Provide expert veterinary oversight for all clinical activities, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
• Maintain detailed medical records and facilitate seamless communication across the team.
• Collaborate to develop and refine protocols to meet organizational goals and quality standards.
• Take an active role in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating veterinary staff, including veterinary student interns.
• Oversee veterinary personnel needs, such as doctor staffing and scheduling, using effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the support of the Director of Medical Operations and Lead Surgical Technician.
• Address client concerns in conjunction with the appropriate management personnel.
• Attend relevant conferences to maintain Continuing Education credits required to maintain an active veterinary license in the State of Delaware.
• Join the organizational Leadership Team and participate in strategic planning for the organization at large.
• Be a steward for the operational and financial goals of the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor staff while maintaining high standards of animal care.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and educate pet owners on treatment plans.
• VMD or DVM degree from an accredited institution and be eligible for licensure in Delaware. A current license in good standing is required.

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance