Medical Director / Lead Veterinarian

Recruiting Partner: Erica Gillespie

Cambridge, Massachusetts | Healthcare Services | Not Remote | $190,000 to $200,000 | Job ID: 176109

Job Summary

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A rapidly growing, membership-based veterinary care organization is seeking a Medical Director / Lead Veterinarian to lead clinical operations, mentor veterinary teams, and help shape a modern, hospitality-driven approach to pet care. This role combines hands-on medicine with leadership responsibilities, supporting both doctor development and operational excellence in a collaborative, low-stress environment designed for pets, clients, and care teams alike.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinician and people leader who is passionate about high-quality medicine, team development, and creating an exceptional client experience.


Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus profit-sharing opportunities
  • 15–20% performance bonus potential and opportunity for equity ownership
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
  • 4 weeks PTO, paid parental leave, wellness stipend, commuter benefits, and paid licensing/insurance fees
  • Discounted veterinary care and strong long-term growth opportunities
  • No non-compete agreements

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with active state veterinary and DEA licenses
  • 5+ years of veterinary experience with prior leadership or mentoring responsibilities preferred
  • Commitment to practicing high-quality medicine and maintaining clinical excellence
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills

Preferred Background and Skills

  • Experience leading or mentoring veterinary teams in a collaborative environment
  • Passion for low-stress handling, client hospitality, and modern veterinary care models
  • Ability to balance clinical leadership with operational and financial awareness
  • Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and doctor development initiatives

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Provide medical care, diagnose and treat patients, and support exceptional client experiences
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of veterinarians through coaching, feedback, and performance management
  • Partner cross-functionally with operations and nursing leadership to ensure strong clinical and operational alignment
  • Oversee compliance, scheduling, medical protocols, controlled substances, and overall practice performance

 

JOB ID: 176109

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