Veterinary Medical Director - Lead & Elevate Clinical Teams

Global Talent Partners; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education allowance and CE

Job summary

Global Talent Partners in Germantown, MD is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to provide medical leadership across multiple hospitals, balancing hands-on clinical duties with strategic oversight. The role emphasizes mentorship, onboarding, and building clinical confidence among associates.

You will balance leadership with patient care, drive medical standards with practice managers, and ensure quality client experiences while maintaining work-life balance in a vibrant Maryland community.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Active Maryland veterinary license (or ability to obtain promptly).
• Current DEA registration (or eligibility) and proficiency in controlled substance management.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing veterinarians and clinical teams.
• Proficiency in general practice medicine, routine surgery, and dentistry.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working some weekend or evening shifts consistent with a community practice schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership across assigned local hospitals, fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that enables doctors and teams to thrive.
• Mentor, coach, and develop associate veterinarians; oversee onboarding to build clinical, surgical, and dental confidence.
• Balance leadership with clinical time; deliver high-quality patient care while modeling best practices.
• Partner with practice managers to drive medical standards, operations, and client experience results.
• Conduct medical record reviews, quality audits, and patient safety event reviews; create action plans to close gaps.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including controlled substances, radiation safety, and medical recordkeeping.
• Act as Responsible Veterinarian for permits as needed; manage controlled substance protocols.
• Recruit and retain veterinary talent; build a robust leadership pipeline and succession plans.
• Champion preventive care and access to care; support resolution of client concerns.
• Manage medical equipment needs and maintenance planning in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

DVM/VMD degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Global Talent Partners in Germantown, MD is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to provide medical leadership across multiple hospitals, balancing hands-on clinical duties with strategic oversight. The role emphasizes mentorship, onboarding, and building clinical confidence among associates.

You will balance leadership with patient care, drive medical standards with practice managers, and ensure quality client experiences while maintaining work-life balance in a vibrant Maryland community.