What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director - Veterinarian in Small Animal Practice position at Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center?
Department: Veterinarians
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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 and soft tissue 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 family 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
- 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
- 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 clinical experience
- Surgical and dental proficiency
- Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred
- Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine
Lead. Mentor. Inspire. This is your chance to grow your veterinary leadership career in a thriving practice with a loyal client base and a collaborative team. You will be part of something meaningful at Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary of $120,000–$160,000, plus production bonuses
- 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)
Salary : $110,000 - $160,000
