Veterinary Medical Director

Overview

Job Description

Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Medical Director, where you will lead clinical excellence and foster a compassionate environment for both pets and their owners. This pivotal role combines veterinary leadership with hands-on medical expertise, ensuring the highest standards of animal care across our facility. As a Medical Director, you will oversee clinical operations, mentor staff, and implement treatment protocols to enhance patient outcomes. Your energetic approach and dedication to veterinary medicine will inspire your team and elevate our practice’s reputation for exceptional animal health services.

The ideal candidate is dedicated, caring, and compassionate, with strong clinical judgment and communication skills, including a focus on client education and teamwork. A desire to maintain a diverse caseload while working closely with other veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to improve the lives of pets in our community is essential.

Pay: $190,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of veterinary care including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations, prescribing of medications, and surgery.
• Provide compassionate, quality wellness and sick care to patients using low stress handling techniques.
• Perform quality spay/neuter, special and emergency surgeries.
• Communicate with clients in a clear and compassionate way, discuss exam and test results to allow pet owners to make informed decisions about their pet's care.
• Supervise veterinary staff, including veterinarians, technicians, and support personnel, fostering professional growth and teamwork, along with the support of the Director of Medical Operations.
• Provide expert veterinary oversight for all clinical activities, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
• Maintain detailed medical records and facilitate seamless communication across the team.
• Collaborate to develop and refine protocols to meet organizational goals and quality standards.
• Take an active role in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating veterinary staff, including veterinary student interns.
• Oversee veterinary personnel needs, such as doctor staffing and scheduling, using effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the support of the Director of Medical Operations and Lead Surgical Technician.
• Address client concerns in conjunction with the appropriate management personnel.
• Attend relevant conferences to maintain Continuing Education credits required to maintain an active veterinary license in the State of Delaware.
• Join the organizational Leadership Team and participate in strategic planning for the organization at large.
• Be a steward for the operational and financial goals of the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor staff while maintaining high standards of animal care.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and educate pet owners on treatment plans.
• VMD or DVM degree from an accredited institution and be eligible for licensure in Delaware. A current license in good standing is required.
  
  

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
  
  

Education

• Doctorate (Required)
  
  

Experience

• Veterinary: 5 years (Required)
  
  

License/Certification

• VMD or DVM degree (Required)
  
  

This is a full time job

Contact Information

Job Contact Details

Name Jane Pierantozzi

Title Executive Director

Telephone Number 302-427-8514

Email Address jane@faithfulfriends.us

Website https://faithfulfriends.us/

Closing Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Posting Date: July 26, 2026

Closing Date: October 20, 2026