Wheaton Animal Hospital - Medical Director

The role

The Medical Director manages the hospital to ensure high-quality veterinary care, client service, and team productivity. This role involves a mix of leadership duties and practicing veterinarian responsibilities.

What you will do

• Partner with the Practice Manager to oversee hospital operations
• Lead and mentor veterinarians and staff
• Train, coach, and develop associates
• Support and enforce practice protocols and medical standards
• Oversee scheduling, workflow, and staffing
• Lead regular doctor meetings
• Provide high-quality veterinary care and client service
• Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate medical and controlled substance records
• Develop, implement, and enforce SOPs

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent
• Active or eligible state license
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely handle dogs weighing up to 130 pounds
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods

Nice to have

• Prior leadership or management experience
• Exotic animal experience

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Access to employee assistance program

About the company

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices that combines clinical insight with operational strength. Wheaton Animal Hospital is an established hospital in the Kensington and Wheaton communities.