An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced veterinarian to step into a Medical Director position in Utica, NY. Lead an established small-animal hospital where you can influence clinical standards, mentor an experienced team and help shape the continued development of a trusted community practice.
This is a hands-on leadership position, allowing you to remain actively involved in patient care while having a meaningful voice in clinical protocols, team development, hospital operations and future service growth.
The Hospital
This established, community-focused small-animal hospital combines comprehensive general practice medicine with the welcoming atmosphere and long-term client relationships of a local practice.
Veterinarians work alongside veterinary technicians, assistants, client-service professionals and dedicated kennel and grooming staff. The hospital places a strong emphasis on teamwork, clear communication and creating a calm, low-stress experience for both patients and clients.
Clinical services, facilities and capabilities include:
•Comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
•Internal medicine and ongoing case management
•Routine and general soft-tissue surgery
•Comprehensive dentistry
•Dedicated dental suite
•Dedicated anesthesia and surgical suite
•Digital diagnostic radiography
•In-house laboratory testing
•Microchipping
•In-house diagnostic capabilities
•Anesthesia and pain management
•Cat-friendly handling and patient-care practices
•In-house grooming services
•Boarding facilities
•Experienced veterinary technicians and assistants
•Dedicated client-service professionals
•Collaborative case management
•Long-standing client relationships
•Professional and leadership development resources
The hospital's established client base and broad range of services create a varied caseload while maintaining the relationship-driven approach of a community veterinary practice.
The Role
As Medical Director, you will provide clinical leadership while continuing to manage your own small-animal caseload. You will work closely with the veterinary team and practice management to maintain high medical standards, develop colleagues and support the continued evolution of the hospital.
•Provide medical leadership across the veterinary team
•Establish, maintain and develop clinical standards and protocols
•Remain actively involved in appointments, diagnostics and procedures
•Deliver comprehensive preventative and general veterinary medicine
•Diagnose and manage internal medicine cases
•Perform and oversee routine soft-tissue surgical procedures
•Provide and oversee comprehensive dental care
•Mentor and develop veterinarians
•Support the continued development of technicians and clinical staff
•Provide guidance and case consultation on challenging presentations
•Promote effective anesthesia and pain-management protocols
•Champion calm, low-stress and feline-friendly patient handling
•Lead clinical quality-assurance initiatives
•Review cases and identify opportunities for continued improvement
•Partner with practice management on workflow and scheduling
•Provide clinical input into inventory, equipment and resource requirements
•Ensure appropriate medical recordkeeping
•Support controlled-substance and regulatory compliance
•Help identify opportunities for new services and clinical development
•Promote excellent client communication and service
•Support recruitment, onboarding and team development
•Contribute to strategic planning and community engagement
•Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable hospital culture
The position offers an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who wants greater influence over clinical standards and team development while remaining closely involved in day-to-day medicine.
Benefits
•Compensation up to $190,000
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•401(k) retirement plan with company match
•Generous paid time off
•Paid holidays
•Paid parental leave
•Continuing education allowance
•Dedicated paid CE days
•New York veterinary license fees covered
•Professional membership fees covered
•DEA registration support
•Professional liability coverage
•Short-term disability insurance
•Long-term disability insurance
•Life insurance
•Relocation assistance
•Employee pet care discounts
•Employee assistance and wellness resources
•Leadership training and professional development
•Administrative and operational support
•Opportunity to shape clinical standards and future hospital development
Utica, NY
Utica offers an appealing combination of accessible living, culture and outdoor recreation in New York's Mohawk Valley. Housing and everyday living costs can be more manageable than in many larger New York markets, while the city provides restaurants, entertainment, healthcare and educational amenities.
With I-90 and Amtrak service from Union Station, Utica is well connected across Upstate New York. The city also has a distinctive cultural identity, with the Stanley Theatre, Munson, professional hockey, the annual Boilermaker road race and a food scene known for local favorites such as Utica greens and chicken riggies.
Outdoor recreation is also within easy reach, with the Erie Canal corridor, Oneida Lake and the southern Adirondacks offering hiking, cycling, boating, fishing and winter sports. For veterinarians seeking career progression, affordability and access to the outdoors, Utica provides an attractive place to establish long-term roots.
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