Medical Director - Veterinarian in Small Animal Practice
15 days ago
Baltimore
Job DescriptionDescriptionDoc-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 medicine and 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 imagining, • Dr. Deborah Tierney, skilled in internal medicine, soft tissue, and oral surgery, • Dr. Coughlin, focused on small animal medicine and preventive care, • Leading by example in medical and surgical standards, • Mentoring veterinarians and support staff, • Supporting hospital operations and team culture, • 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, • 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 experience, • Clinical proficiency general soft tissue and dental care, • Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred 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.