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Brief Media, Inc.

Medical Director - Veterinarian in Small Animal Practice

Brief Media, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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Medical Director - Veterinarian in Small Animal Practice Department:

Veterinarians

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Baltimore, Maryland

Reporting To:

Dr. Deborah Tierney

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 imaging

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

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)

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and relevant credentials with an annual base salary range of $110,000 - $160,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.

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