- Salary
- $120k – $160k
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Medical Director - Veterinarian
Department: Veterinarians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Reporting To: Dr. Deborah Tierney
Description
Doc-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
- Dr. Vaughan, bringing fresh perspectives on progressive treatment and care
As Medical Director, you will lead a dedicated veterinary team and provide high-quality patient care while guiding clinical decisions and team development. You’ll play a key role in:
- Leading by example in medical and surgical standards
- Mentoring veterinarians and support staff
- Supporting hospital operations and team culture
- Collaborating with hospital leadership to implement clinical protocols and improve workflows
What You’ll Do as a Veterinarian:
- 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
- Promote Fear Free practices in a compassionate, client-centered environment
Veterinarian Requirements:
- 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
- Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine
Doc-Side encourages our team's development and growth! Hear from our founder and current Medical Director, Dr. Tierney, about our investment in training here: Video Link
Why Join Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center?
- Competitive base salary of $120,000–$160,000, plus production bonuses
- Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
- 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.
Skills
Patient Care