Small Animal Medical Director Veterinarian Job, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

The Vet Service · Brookline, United States

Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Small Animal Medical Director Veterinarian to combine hands-on clinical medicine with responsibility for developing doctors, maintaining medical standards and supporting the overall performance of a busy practice. This full-time leadership opportunity is suited to a confident veterinarian who enjoys mentoring colleagues, managing complex clinical decisions and creating a positive environment focused on excellent patient and client care.

The successful candidate will directly manage and develop a team of veterinarians while continuing to diagnose and treat small animal patients. Responsibilities will extend to doctor scheduling, clinical quality, recruitment support, controlled-drug oversight, medical protocols and collaboration with operational and nursing leadership. The position also offers significant scope to influence service availability, professional development and long-term practice performance.

In this position, your responsibilities will include:

• Mentoring veterinarians through regular coaching, feedback and professional development discussions
• Overseeing medical protocols, controlled substances and regulatory standards across daily clinical activity
• Managing consultations and treatment plans while remaining actively involved in patient care
• Coordinating doctor coverage and helping ensure surgical and clinical capacity meets client demand
• Reviewing clinical and financial performance alongside operational leadership to identify opportunities for improvement

Qualifications Needed:

• DVM or equivalent veterinary qualification with active Massachusetts licensure or eligibility
• DEA registration appropriate to the position
• Five or more years of veterinary experience
• Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing veterinarians
• Strong communication, leadership and clinical decision-making capabilities

Package:

• Quarterly performance bonus potential of approximately 12%–20%
• Four weeks of paid time off
• Twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Four paid company holidays
• Commuter benefits included
• Veterinary licence renewal and professional liability costs covered
• Professional clinical subscriptions and continuing resources provided
• Discounted veterinary care benefits