Step into a Medical Director role in Raleigh, NC guiding a thriving, full-service small-animal hospital, with salary up to $190,000. Lead patient care, mentor a talented team, and shape clinical standards in a practice built for modern medicine.
The Hospital
This established, full-service hospital delivers a varied caseload across primary care, dentistry, urgent care, surgery, and preventive medicine. Clinicians are supported by:
- A collaborative team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and client-care professionals
- On-site diagnostics including digital radiography, ultrasound, dental radiography, and EKG capability
- An in-house laboratory and pharmacy for same-visit testing and treatment
- A dedicated surgical suite for soft-tissue and routine procedures
- An attached Pet Resort offering boarding, daycare, and grooming, enabling close coordination of wellness and kennel medicine
- Digital client tools that streamline communication, online booking, and prescription refills
- A culture that prioritizes training, preventive care, and consistent medical standards
- Locally well-regarded service with published weekday and weekend hours for predictable scheduling
Location
Raleigh, NC offers big-city opportunity with a mid-size feel at the heart of the Research Triangle. It blends a booming job market, nationally recognized quality of life, and abundant green space with a diverse cultural and dining scene.
- Proximity to Research Triangle Park with tech, biotech, pharma, and analytics employers
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport for convenient domestic and international travel
- Leading universities nearby: NC State in Raleigh, plus Duke and UNC in the region
- Frequent national rankings for quality of life, jobs, and family-friendly living
- Expansive parks and trails, including Dorothea Dix Park and William B. Umstead State Park
- Cultural attractions such as the North Carolina Museum of Art and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, plus family favorites like Marbles Kids Museum
- Dynamic food scene, craft breweries, and popular districts including Downtown, North Hills, and the Village District
- Strong public schools and a reputation for safety and community
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
- State veterinary license and DEA fees covered
- Professional liability coverage
- Relocation assistance available
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Employee pet care discounts
- Paid parental leave
- Leadership development resources and administrative support
- Flexible scheduling with limited weekend rotation
The Role
- Provide medical leadership for the hospital, upholding high standards of care and clinical protocols
- Mentor, coach, and develop veterinarians and support teams; participate in recruitment and onboarding
- Oversee and grow service lines across primary care, dentistry, urgent care, surgery, imaging, and preventive medicine
- Partner with practice management on workflow, scheduling, quality metrics, inventory, and client experience
- Utilize on-site diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, dental imaging, EKG) and in-house lab and pharmacy to deliver timely, efficient care
- Build trusted client relationships, manage complex cases, and coordinate external referrals when medically indicated
- Ensure regulatory compliance, including controlled substance oversight and medical record integrity
- Typical full-time schedule includes weekday coverage with a shared, limited weekend rotation
Requirements
- DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution (or equivalent)
- License to practice veterinary medicine in North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain)
- DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
- Substantial small-animal clinical experience; prior leadership or lead-DVM experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency in general medicine and surgery; dentistry experience valued
- Excellent communication, team leadership, and client-service skills
- Eligibility to work in the United States
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