Description

Medical Director / Managing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MDVM)

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Whitsett, North Carolina

Description

Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced, compassionate Medical Director to lead our full-service veterinary practice nestled between Greensboro and Burlington, North Carolina. This role is ideal for a veterinarian enthusiastic about high-quality medicine, collaborative leadership, and fostering an outstanding care culture while maintaining an active clinical case load along with dedicated administration time to focus on elevating SOC, lead medical protocols, and drive hospital growth.

As Medical Director, you will have the opportunity to guide medical standards, mentor our talented team, and partner with practice leadership to support continued growth and excellence.

Why Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital?

At Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital, we deliver comprehensive, compassionate care to dogs, cats, and exotic pets in a welcoming, client-focused environment. Our team works together to ensure each patient receives excellent medical support and personalized attention. We serve the Whitsett, Burlington, Greensboro, and surrounding communities with a commitment to health, happiness, and lifelong wellness.

• Highly rated community practice with strong client loyalty (4.7★+ reviews)
• Full-service care across small and exotic species
• Supportive, collaborative culture focused on quality medicine and client education
• Flexible payment options to support client access to care

Our Facility & Equipment

Our spacious animal hospital is equipped to support modern, quality veterinary care:

• On-site digital radiography and diagnostic equipment
• Laser therapy tools
• Brand new, state-of-the-art underwater treadmill (with two Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistants - CCRAs)
• Comfortable boarding facilities for patient stays
• In-house pharmacy and supportive care resources
• Dedicated consultation and procedure areas

Your Role as Medical Director

In this key leadership position, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and support veterinarians and clinical staff to advance medical excellence and professional growth
• Ability to practice advanced medical care with a team of dedicated, credentialed nurses to support you
• Establish and maintain medical protocols, standards of care, and compliance initiatives
• Partner with hospital leadership on strategic planning, operational performance, and client experience initiatives
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture that supports excellence in patient care
• Lead team meetings, recruitment, performance reviews, and continuous improvement efforts
• Continue clinical practice while serving as a clinical leader and role model
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of employment
• Ideally, 5+ years of practice experience
• Positive and effective leadership
• Ability to manage staff and outcomes with emotional intelligence
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Delegation of tasks and achieving results with practice team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits & Compensation

• Leadership-level compensation starting around $150K+ for experienced candidates, plus production
• Significant sign-on bonus and relocation support for the right long-term partner
• Transparent, performance-based incentives tied to hospital success
• Flexible scheduling, generous PTO, and paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision insurance)
• Flexible scheduling that supports real work-life balance
• Generous team member pet care discounts for your own furry family
• Full coverage of professional licensure and renewals
• Employer-paid professional liability insurance
• Leadership development opportunities
• $3,500 annual CE allowance + 3 dedicated CE days to support clinical and leadership growth