Medical Director | New York City | $130,000–$190,000 + Leadership & Partnership Opportunity

Ready to lead an established veterinary team while continuing to practice exceptional medicine?

Global Veterinary Careers is partnering with a well-established small animal hospital in New York City to recruit an experienced Medical Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, driving clinical excellence, and helping shape the future of a thriving practice.

For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to work towards practice ownership through a structured Partner Track programme.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $130,000–$190,000 DOE

• Leadership role with genuine clinical autonomy

• Partnership/ownership opportunity after successful employment

• Relocation assistance available

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Established, loyal client base

• Experienced support team

• Modern, fully equipped hospital

• Backed by a respected national veterinary network

About the Hospital

This long-established companion animal hospital has been serving its local community for decades and has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality veterinary care. The practice combines modern equipment with an experienced, collaborative team, allowing veterinarians to focus on providing outstanding medicine while helping develop the next generation of clinicians.

Facilities include:

• Digital radiography

• Ultrasound

• In-house laboratory

• Dedicated surgical suite

• Dentistry

• Modern diagnostic equipment

The Role

As Medical Director, you'll:

• Deliver high-quality medical and surgical care

• Lead and mentor the veterinary team

• Establish and maintain clinical standards

• Work closely with leadership to support hospital growth

• Foster a collaborative, positive team culture

• Help shape the future direction of the practice

This role is best suited to an experienced small animal veterinarian who enjoys both clinical practice and leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Partnership/ownership pathway

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Continuing Education allowance

• Paid professional dues and licensing

• Paid parental leave

• Employee pet care discounts

• Relocation assistance

• Professional development opportunities

Location

Based in New York City, you'll enjoy one of the world's most exciting places to live and work. From renowned restaurants and cultural attractions to beautiful parks, sporting events and excellent transport links, this location offers an incredible lifestyle alongside excellent career opportunities.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a veterinarian who:

• Holds a DVM (or equivalent)

• Is eligible for veterinary licensure in New York

• Has several years of small animal clinical experience

• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills

• Enjoys mentoring colleagues and developing teams

• Is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care

Please note: This opportunity is best suited to experienced veterinarians and is not intended for new graduates.

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step into veterinary leadership, we'd love to arrange a confidential conversation.

Poppy Greenshields
Recruitment Consultant | Global Veterinary Careers

📧 poppy@globalveterinarycareers.com

🌐 www.globalveterinarycareers.com