Veterinary Medical Director — Lead, Mentor & Elevate Care

Lakefield Veterinary Group; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; 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 PLIT coverage

Professional development andLeadership

Support from family-owned veterinary

Job summary

Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital in New Hope, Minnesota, is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead our doctors and guide the clinical vision of our AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified practice.

This role blends hands-on medicine with leadership: mentor clinicians, develop protocols, and drive medical excellence while fostering a collaborative, supportive hospital culture.

You’ll partner with leadership to support doctor development and patient care excellence.

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.
• Collaborative leadership style focused on supporting and inspiring others.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical care, including surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and preventive medicine.
• Establish and maintain medical protocols and standards for outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with AAHA accreditation standards.
• Mentor and develop associate veterinarians through coaching and CE.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of veterinary talent.
• Champion Fear Free and low-stress handling across the hospital.
• Collaborate with Hospital Manager to optimize workflow and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strong communication

Surgical skills

Dentistry skills

Fear Free

Team building

Collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital in New Hope, Minnesota, is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead our doctors and guide the clinical vision of our AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified practice.

This role blends hands-on medicine with leadership: mentor clinicians, develop protocols, and drive medical excellence while fostering a collaborative, supportive hospital culture.

You’ll partner with leadership to support doctor development and patient care excellence.