Director of Specialty Medicine CCVS

Description

Director of Specialty Medicine at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS)

Salary: $220,000-$245,000 + production (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and schedule)

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is looking for an experienced specialist board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, or dermatology, with proven leadership skills to serve as Director of Specialty Medicine. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to help shape hospital standards, drive service growth, and improve specialist retention while continuing to provide excellent medicine.

This position works closely with the Director of Emergency Medicine, the Medical Director, and the Group Medical Director to lead clinical quality, improve consistency across services, and support a culture where specialists and their teams can thrive.

Why this role is different

CCVS is a busy, collaborative specialty and emergency hospital known for high-quality medicine and a strong culture of learning. Education is a core part of our identity, supported by a solid in-house technician training and continuing education program, rotating and specialty internships, and residencies in ECC and surgery.

If you enjoy mentoring, setting lasting standards, and leading through growth, you'll have a real impact here at CCVS.

Growth on the horizon

CCVS is actively expanding our practice with plans that include:

• Three new specialty services
• Increased specialist support in three existing departments (internal medicine, dermatology, and radiology)
• A 10,000 sq. ft. hospital addition

Current specialty services include:

Cardiology • Diagnostic Imaging • Surgery • Exotics • Internal Medicine • Anesthesiology • Dermatology

Planned additions expected in 2027:

Neurology • Ophthalmology • Dentistry

What you'll do

This is a leadership role that maintains a strong foundation in clinical work.

Leadership & Medical Standards

• Provide leadership, management, and accountability for the specialist team
• Ensure consistent standards of care across all specialty services
• Work with hospital medical leadership to strengthen quality systems, service alignment, and clinical collaboration

Growth, Retention & Team Development

• Support specialist engagement and retention through mentorship, clarity, and thoughtful operational structure
• Help lead strategy, growth planning, and specialty support models
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to improve patient flow, communication, and the referral experience

Recruiting & Representation (about 15% travel)

• Participate in specialty recruiting, interviews, and conference/event representation

Clinical Practice

• Keep clinical case responsibilities, spending about half your time on clinical work in your specialty

Business & Department Operations

• Contribute to specialty departmental budgeting and specialist compensation planning
• Support performance and resource planning while utilizing a vision focused on sustainability and lasting growth

Qualifications

Required

• Board-certified specialist
• DACVIM (SAIM, Neuro, Derm) • DACVR • DAVDC • DACVO

Experience

• 3+ years post-residency in clinical small animal specialty practice
• Managerial/leadership experience strongly preferred (medical director, department lead, mentorship lead, or equivalent)

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists' benefit package includes:

• Trupanion Pet Insurance with company-paid premiums for two team member's pets
• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Weekly Grocery Delivery to the Hospital for meals/snacks
• Complimentary Life Insurance $15,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Veterinary Social Worker on-site to assist employees
• Company-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Medical Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance options
• Long-term Disability options
• Generous Continuing Education Program
• Uniforms (scrubs and jackets) are provided at no cost to team members
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid PTO and Paid Holidays
• AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
• Reimbursement for: MA Veterinary License / DEA License / MVMA Dues /VIN /Specialty Dues

The leader who succeeds here

You're a clinically excellent specialist who also enjoys the "people and systems" side of medicine, including defining expectations, coaching performance, building trust between departments, and creating standards that support both quality care and a great workplace.