Medical Director - Veterinarian in Small Animal Practice

Medical Director - Veterinarian in Small Animal Practice

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Medical Director - Veterinarian in Small Animal Practice

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Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, a Fear Free certified animal hospital located in the

historic Fells Point area of Baltimore, Maryland , is seeking a

veterinarian with strong general practice medicine and surgery skills

to step into a

Medical Director role . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DVM who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and delivering top-tier veterinary care. Founded in 1999, our 4-doctor, AAHA-style general practice treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets with an emphasis on client communication and fear-free handling. Our facility features 5 exam rooms, a dedicated second-floor surgery suite, in-house lab, digital radiology, and intraoral dental radiology, supporting a robust caseload of medical, surgical, and dental cases. Our veterinarian team includes: Dr. Irvin Herling , with decades of experience in internal medicine and surgery, has a passion for oral surgery and imagining Dr. Deborah Tierney , skilled in internal medicine, soft tissue, and oral surgery Dr. Coughlin , focused on small animal medicine and preventive care Dr. Vaughan , bringing fresh perspectives on progressive treatment and care Medical Director Responsibilities: As Medical Director, you will lead a dedicated veterinary team and provide high-quality patient care while guiding clinical decisions and team development. You’ll play a key role in: Leading by example in medical and surgical standards Mentoring veterinarians and support staff Supporting hospital operations and team culture Collaborating with hospital leadership to implement clinical protocols and improve workflows What You’ll Do as a Veterinarian:

Oversee and provide preventive care, diagnostics, and chronic disease management Perform general soft tissue surgeries (spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign body surgeries, etc.) Deliver dental care including dental extractions with radiographic support Promote Fear Free practices in a compassionate, client-centered environment Veterinarian Requirements:

DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland Minimum 3 years of small animal experience Clinical proficiency general soft tissue and dental care Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine Why Join Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center? Lead. Mentor. Inspire.

This is your chance to grow your veterinary leadership career in a thriving practice with a loyal client base and a collaborative team. You will be part of something meaningful at Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary of

$120,000–$160,000 , plus production bonuses Up to

$30,000 sign-on bonus available Relocation assistance Student loan assistance

– up to $15,000/year for 4 years 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, vision, and prescription health insurance coverage HSA/FSA and 529 plan options Paid time off (PTO) and

paid parental leave Flexible full-time or part-time schedules available Annual

CE allowance

with

additional CE-specific time off Coverage of licensing fees, liability insurance, and dues Access to

Innovetive University

for leadership training, coaching, and hands-on CE (including dental wet labs and Global FAST ultrasound training)

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