Medical Director - Veterinarian In Small Animal Practice

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, a Fear Free certified animal hospital located in the historic Fells Point area of Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a veterinarian with strong general practice and soft tissue surgery skills to step into a Medical Director role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DVM who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and delivering top-tier veterinary care.

Founded in 1999, our 4-doctor, AAHA-style general practice treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets with an emphasis on client communication and fear-free handling. Our facility features 5 exam rooms, a dedicated second-floor surgery suite, in-house lab, digital radiology, and intraoral dental radiology, supporting a robust caseload of medical, surgical, and dental cases.

Our veterinarian team includes:

• Dr. Irvin Herling, with decades of experience in internal medicine and surgery, has a passion for oral surgery and imaging
• Dr. Deborah Tierney, skilled in internal medicine, soft tissue, and oral surgery
• Dr. Coughlin, focused on family medicine and preventive care
• Dr. Vaughan, bringing fresh perspectives on progressive treatment and care

Medical Director Responsibilities:

As Medical Director, you will lead a dedicated veterinary team and provide high-quality patient care while guiding clinical decisions and team development. You'll play a key role in:

• Leading by example in medical and surgical standards
• Mentoring veterinarians and support staff
• Supporting hospital operations and team culture
• Collaborating with hospital leadership to implement clinical protocols and improve workflows

What You'll Do as a Veterinarian:

• Oversee and provide preventive care, diagnostics, and chronic disease management
• Perform general soft tissue surgeries (spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign body surgeries, etc.)
• Deliver dental care including dental extractions with radiographic support
• Promote Fear Free practices in a compassionate, client-centered environment

Veterinarian Requirements:

• DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland
• Minimum 3 years of small animal clinical experience
• Surgical and dental proficiency
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred
• Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine

Why Join Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center?

Lead. Mentor. Inspire. This is your chance to grow your veterinary leadership career in a thriving practice with a loyal client base and a collaborative team. You will be part of something meaningful at Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center. Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of $120,000$160,000, plus production bonuses
• Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus available
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan assistance up to $15,000/year for 4 years
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription health insurance coverage
• HSA/FSA and 529 plan options
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave
• Flexible full-time or part-time schedules available
• Annual CE allowance with additional CE-specific time off
• Coverage of licensing fees, liability insurance, and dues
• Access to Innovetive University for leadership training, coaching, and hands-on CE (including dental wet labs and Global FAST ultrasound training)

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and relevant credentials with an annual base salary range of $110,000 - $160,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.

About Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center:

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, located in the historic Fells Point district of downtown Baltimore, is a premier animal hospital providing a full range of medical care, including preventive medicine and vaccinations, routine dental care and dental treatment procedures, soft-tissue surgery, including laparoscopic techniques, nutritional and behavioral counseling, and advanced diagnostics (ultrasound, endoscopy).

We are passionate about client education and dedicated to providing the best medical care possible to our small animal patients and the occasional exotic pet patient, too! Our team has been certified in the latest Fear Free methods to reduce anxiety in pets.

We provide our teams with the tools and training necessary to feel confident in the job they do and to make decisions they know will build relationships that last a lifetime. Continuing your education and personal development is a key component to successfully serving our clients and their pets, and Doc-Side proudly invests in our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.