Veterinary Medical Director: Lead, Mentor & Grow

Western Veterinary Partners; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Waccamaw Regional Veterinary Center in Conway, SC seeks an experienced Veterinary Medical Director (DVM) to lead a growing small animal hospital. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, mentorship, surgery, and hospital growth while maintaining work-life balance.

You will guide medical excellence, mentor veterinarians, expand services, and drive strategic growth with strong support, technology, and a loyal client base.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree required or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in South Carolina.
• Five or more years of clinical veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong surgical proficiency and confidence in dentistry.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Passion for developing people, systems, and medical excellence.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high standards of veterinary medicine and patient care.
• Guide diagnostic, treatment, and case management decisions.
• Perform surgical and dental procedures.
• Expand and enhance advanced medical and surgical offerings.
• Promote best practices and evidence-based medicine throughout the hospital.
• Mentor associate veterinarians and support clinical skill development.
• Provide guidance on complex medical and surgical cases.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and accountable culture.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.
• Help cultivate future veterinary leaders within the organization.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities.
• Support service expansion and medical program development.
• Provide input on equipment purchases and facility investments.
• Improve workflows, efficiency, and patient care processes.

Skills

Leadership

Surgical proficiency

Dentistry proficiency

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Waccamaw Regional Veterinary Center in Conway, SC seeks an experienced Veterinary Medical Director (DVM) to lead a growing small animal hospital. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, mentorship, surgery, and hospital growth while maintaining work-life balance.

You will guide medical excellence, mentor veterinarians, expand services, and drive strategic growth with strong support, technology, and a loyal client base.