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Medical Director Veterinarian

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
Gig Harbor, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/4/2027

Introduction
Our client is a small animal hospital for Cats and Dogs that is hiring a Full-Time Medical Director. The practice is known for its warm, educational approach and strong commitment to preventative care, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinarian looking to take on a leadership role within a collaborative and patient-focused clinical environment.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Medical Director will be responsible for overseeing the full scope of Veterinary Medical Director responsibilities while also contributing clinically within the hospital's GP and Urgent Care services. This opportunity requires an experienced veterinarian who is comfortable leading within a collaborative team environment while supporting high standards of medicine and patient care. The role offers flexible scheduling alongside strong professional growth opportunities within a supportive and team-oriented practice culture.

Practice Details
This is an AAHA-accredited, Cat Friendly, and Fear Free certified practice offering a full scope of GP and Urgent Care services alongside endocrinology services. The hospital operates from a modern facility featuring a full surgical suite and is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology, including but not limited to an in-house laboratory, digital dental x-ray, and digital x-ray equipment, supporting comprehensive patient care and efficient clinical workflow. General Practice hours operate Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Urgent Care hours operate Sunday through Tuesday from 10:00am to 10:00pm, Thursday from 10:00am to 9:00pm, Friday from 10:00am to 9:00pm, and Saturday from 10:00am to 10:00pm. The practice environment is designed to support high quality medicine while maintaining a collaborative and compassionate culture for both team members and clients.

Team
The practice is home to a skilled and collaborative team including 6 DVMs supported by a high technician-to-doctor ratio, ensuring excellent support for doctors and optimal patient care. The culture encourages open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect, allowing each team member to thrive while contributing to the hospital's shared mission of compassionate, high-quality medicine.

Candidate Requirements

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

About Tempus Recruitment

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The Package Competitive Salary
  • Competitive base salary plus production
  • No negative accrual
  • Sign-On bonus
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance- with company contribution HSA account
  • Generous PTO for work/life balance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • License reimbursement
  • Continuing Education allowance $2,500 for FT DVMs
  • Uniform allowance
  • AVMA membership with Professional Liability Insurance

Hours: Full Time


Employment Type: Full Time

Salary : $125,148 - $224,071

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