Global Talent Partners is excited to present an opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to step into a Medical Director position with an established small animal practice in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
This position combines hands-on clinical medicine with the opportunity to shape medical standards, mentor associate veterinarians and work alongside the Practice Manager to support the continued development of the hospital. With a manageable caseload, strong clinical support and an outpatient-only model, the role offers the scope to lead while remaining closely involved in patient care.
About the Practice
This community-focused companion animal hospital provides comprehensive outpatient veterinary care for dogs, cats and select pocket and exotic pets within a collaborative, low-stress environment.
The hospital maintains an efficient caseload of approximately 14 patients per veterinarian per day, supported by an approximate 2:1 support staff-to-doctor ratio.
Services and clinical capabilities include:
• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Comprehensive physical examinations
• Same-day urgent care appointments
• Internal medicine
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Soft tissue surgery
• Digital radiography
• Dental radiography
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Dedicated dental facilities
• Modern anesthesia and patient monitoring
• Access to mobile ultrasound
• Access to cardiology specialists
• Pocket and exotic pet care
• In-clinic pharmacy
• Online pharmacy services
• Client education and ongoing patient management
The practice operates entirely on an outpatient basis with no overnight inpatient care, allowing the team to provide comprehensive daytime medicine while maintaining a predictable clinical environment.
The Opportunity
As Medical Director, you'll combine clinical practice with responsibility for supporting the hospital's medical standards, team development and quality of care.
The position offers:
• Hands-on clinical medicine alongside leadership responsibilities
• Approximately 14 patients per day
• Approximate 2:1 support staff ratio
• Clinical leadership and medical oversight
• Medical autonomy over your own cases
• Mentorship and development of associate veterinarians
• Partnership with the Practice Manager
• Opportunity to refine medical protocols and workflows
• Quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives
• Varied medical, surgical and dental caseload
• Same-day urgent care appointments
• Pocket and exotic pet cases
• Access to mobile ultrasound and cardiology support
• Low-stress approach to patient handling
• Flexible scheduling
• Full-time commitment of at least 35 hours per week
You'll have the opportunity to influence how medicine is delivered while continuing to work directly with patients and clients. The position is particularly suited to an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring colleagues, improving clinical processes and helping create a positive, high-performing hospital culture.
Compensation & Benefits
• Compensation up to $160,000
• Production bonus
• No negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus available
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CE allowance
• Massachusetts veterinary licensing support
• Professional membership dues
• DEA fee support
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Mental health resources and employee assistance support
• Student loan assistance programs
• Mentorship and leadership development resources
Life in Chelmsford
Chelmsford offers an attractive balance between suburban New England living and convenient access to Greater Boston. With easy connections to Route 3 and I-495, the town provides straightforward access throughout the region while maintaining a comfortable community atmosphere.
Locally, residents can enjoy parks, town forests, trails and outdoor spaces including Heart Pond and nearby Great Brook Farm State Park. Chelmsford also offers convenient shopping, restaurants and community events, while its position within the wider Greater Boston area provides access to extensive cultural, entertainment and travel options.
#IND-VETS-US-NE
J916808