Veterinary Medical Director: Specialty & Emergency Leader

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Production-based pay

Insurance (medical/dental/vision/life)

401(k) with company match

CE allowance & paid CE time

Parental leave & PTO

Job summary

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Hickory, NC is seeking a Veterinarian - Medical Director to lead medical care across our specialty and emergency services. This hands-on leadership role includes protected administrative time and setting medical standards while continuing clinical practice.

Board-certified specialists are preferred, with exceptional emergency clinicians also considered. Applicants should have leadership experience, evidence-based medicine focus, and a passion

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required and NC license active or eligible.
• Board-certified specialist preferred; experienced leaders considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and oversight across emergency and specialty services.
• Establish and uphold medical standards, protocols, and best practices.
• Mentor veterinarians, interns, and support staff; support hospital growth.
• Partner with administration on strategic planning, recruiting, and growth.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload aligned with your expertise.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, high-performing hospital culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Client communication

Clinical governance

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

NC veterinary license

Board-certified specialist preferred

Job description

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Hickory, NC is seeking a Veterinarian - Medical Director to lead medical care across our specialty and emergency services. This hands-on leadership role includes protected administrative time and setting medical standards while continuing clinical practice.

Board-certified specialists are preferred, with exceptional emergency clinicians also considered. Applicants should have leadership experience, evidence-based medicine focus, and a passion