Medical Director (Small Animal Practice) – Hancock, NH at Desort in Hancock, NH
- Company: Desort
- Location: Hancock, NH
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
A well-established veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice medicine. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining high medical standards, and contributing to the continued …
Job description
- A well-established veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice medicine. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining high medical standards, and contributing to the continued development of a veterinary team.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care
- Establish and maintain clinical standards and best practices
- Mentor and support associate veterinarians through coaching and case collaboration
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture
- Partner with practice leadership on workflow, scheduling, and clinical initiatives
- Support the recruitment and onboarding of veterinary team members
- Identify opportunities to improve medical quality, client experience, and practice performance
- Promote continuous learning and professional development
- Support regulatory compliance and appropriate medical protocols
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree
- Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure
- DEA registration or ability to obtain
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong communication and client education skills
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and medical excellence
- Ability to mentor and develop other veterinarians
Skills
Required
- Strong communication
- Client education
- Mentoring
- Collaborative
- Positive
- Supportive
- Veterinary medicine
- Surgical care
- Preventive care
- DEA registration
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Continuing education support with professional development opportunities.
- Professional licensing, membership dues, and liability insurance coverage.
- Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
- Clinical autonomy, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
- Modern facilities equipped with advanced veterinary technology.