Veterinary Medical Director

Global Talent Partners; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 124,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education allowance and CE

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Global Talent Partners seeks a Veterinary Medical Director for a Redmond, OR hospital. This role blends hands-on general medicine and surgery with leadership to guide culture, standards, and growth.

You will split time between approximately 20-30% leadership and 70-80% clinical care, mentoring veterinarians and staff, and ensuring compliance with medical protocols and client communication excellence. Expect varied shifts including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited program.
• Active Oregon veterinary license or ability to obtain before start.
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Proven clinical skills in general practice; surgery and dentistry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and communication abilities.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hospital’s medical and client-service standards while practicing high-quality general medicine and surgery.
• Balance leadership and clinical duties (roughly 20–30% leadership, 70–80% clinical care).
• Coach, mentor, and develop veterinarians and staff to foster a positive, accountable culture.
• Oversee medical protocols, QA, medical records standards, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Guide client communication and service excellence for a compassionate experience.
• Shape doctor and team scheduling to meet patient needs and efficiency.
• Deliver preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, anesthesia, and treatment planning.
• Promote a safe, clean clinical environment and evidence-based care.
• Collaborate on hospital strategy, budgeting, and performance goals.
• Full-time position with varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Clinical skills

Surgery and dentistry experience

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Oregon veterinary license

DEA registration

Job description

Veterinary Medical Director

J889204 Redmond Oregon USD124K- USD190K / Year

Lead a thriving small-animal team as Chief of Staff in Redmond, OR, with compensation up to $190,000. This leadership role blends hands-on clinical practice with the opportunity to shape culture, standards, and growth.

The Hospital

This full-service small-animal hospital delivers preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery in a modern, well-organized setting. Located within a popular pet retail store, it offers strong community visibility and steady client flow. The team includes experienced veterinary technicians and client service professionals who support efficient, high-quality medicine. The hospital features exam rooms, a dedicated treatment area, a surgical suite, dental capabilities, diagnostic X-rays, and in-clinic laboratory testing for timely workups. Early and late weekday hours along with weekend availability support flexible scheduling. The culture emphasizes collaboration, clear client communication, consistent patient care, and continuous learning.

Location

• Set in the heart of Central Oregon, Redmond blends small-city convenience with year-round outdoor adventure. It offers short commutes, easy regional travel, and quick access to iconic destinations.
• Easy travel: Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) provides nonstop connections to major western hubs.
• Outdoor playground: Smith Rock State Park, the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers, and local trails are minutes away; Mt. Bachelor is within about an hour.
• Nearby amenities: Bend’s dining, arts, and entertainment are roughly a 20-25 minute drive.
• Family-friendly: Community parks, the Dry Canyon greenway, pools, and sports facilities offer active living.
• Education and workforce: Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond campus supports training and professional development.
• Healthcare access: A regional hospital and medical services are close by.
• Short drive times: Average commute around 20-22 minutes.
• Housing snapshot: Median home values and rents reflect a growing market, helping candidates assess relocation.
• Lifestyle: Sunny, high-desert climate with four distinct seasons and abundant recreation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure with leadership pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• State veterinary license and DEA registration reimbursement
• Professional liability coverage
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet care discounts
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Flexible scheduling options (early/late weekday shifts and weekends)
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Leadership training, mentorship resources, and defined growth pathways

Competitive Salary , Paid Vacations , Medical insurance

The Role

• Lead the hospital’s medical and client-service standards while practicing high-quality general medicine and surgery.
• Balance responsibilities with approximately 20-30 percent leadership and 70-80 percent clinical care (varies by business needs).
• Coach, mentor, and develop veterinarians and support staff; foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
• Oversee medical protocols, quality assurance, medical record standards, safety, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Guide client communication and service excellence, ensuring a consistent, compassionate experience.
• Shape doctor and team scheduling to meet patient needs and maintain operational efficiency.
• Deliver preventive care, diagnostics (including X-rays and in-house lab workups), dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, anesthetic management, and treatment planning.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment and champion evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with practice management on hospital strategy, budgeting insights, and performance goals.
• Full-time position with varied shifts across early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree (or equivalent) from an accredited program
• Active Oregon veterinary license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Proven clinical skills in general practice; surgery and dentistry experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and communication abilities
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include some evenings and weekends