Veterinary Medical Director: Lead Care & Team Excellence

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

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.