Veterinary Medical Director — Lead Care & Growth

Downtown Animal Care Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Downtown Animal Care Center is seeking a compassionate Medical Director to lead a full-service veterinary team in the heart of Denver. You will guide medical standards, mentor veterinarians and staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality care across medical, surgical, and dental services.

Collaborate with Hospital Manager and Regional Director in a dynamic, tech-enabled hospital. The role requires 3–5+ years in veterinary practice, a DVM/VMD degree, and a current license, with a focus on client

Qualifications

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university.
• Current State Veterinary License.
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a veterinary practice.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent communication with Medical and Hospital staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a high quality of progressive veterinary care.
• Oversees medical standards and quality of care; sets policies for medicine.
• Collaborates with leadership; assists in budget for equipment.
• Sees patients and handles clinical practice; ensures proper transfer of patient care responsibilities.
• Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy to promote medical excellence.
• Manages controlled drugs; approves requests for alternatives to drugs and supplies.
• Leads regular doctor meetings; mentors staff veterinarians.
• Helps identify new service opportunities and holds ownership for revenue and success of the practice.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Excellent surgical skills

Excellent dental skills

Team-oriented

Interpersonal and communication skills

Client communication skills

Decision making and leadership

Confident with pets under stress

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

Downtown Animal Care Center is seeking a compassionate Medical Director to lead a full-service veterinary team in the heart of Denver. You will guide medical standards, mentor veterinarians and staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality care across medical, surgical, and dental services.

Collaborate with Hospital Manager and Regional Director in a dynamic, tech-enabled hospital. The role requires 3–5+ years in veterinary practice, a DVM/VMD degree, and a current license, with a focus on client