Veterinary Medical Director — Lead, Mentor & Elevate Care

Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

AVMA membership dues

AVMA PLIT coverage

Leadership training

Job summary

Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital in New Hope, Minnesota seeks a Veterinary Medical Director to lead clinicians, advance medical standards, and foster a collaborative hospital culture. The role blends clinical practice with leadership to shape the future of care.

You will mentor doctors, uphold AAHA accreditation, drive clinical excellence, and guide team development while maintaining the heart of our Fear Free, patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Several years of small animal practice experience.
• Strong surgical and dentistry skills.
• Leadership, mentoring, or coaching experience preferred.
• Passion for developing people and building strong teams.
• Commitment to Fear Free, low-stress patient care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical care, including surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and preventive medicine.
• Establish and maintain medical protocols and standards for exceptional patient outcomes.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with AAHA accreditation standards.
• Mentor associate veterinarians through coaching and continuing education.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of veterinary talent.
• Champion Fear Free and low-stress handling throughout the hospital.
• Collaborate with Hospital Manager to optimize workflow and scheduling.
• Maximize value of advanced equipment (digital radiography, dental radiology, laser, ultrasound).
• Lead by example in promoting a culture of respect, accountability, learning, and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Surgical skills

Dentistry skills

Communication

Team building

Education

DVM

Job description

Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital in New Hope, Minnesota seeks a Veterinary Medical Director to lead clinicians, advance medical standards, and foster a collaborative hospital culture. The role blends clinical practice with leadership to shape the future of care.

You will mentor doctors, uphold AAHA accreditation, drive clinical excellence, and guide team development while maintaining the heart of our Fear Free, patient-centered approach.