Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Veterinary Medical Director - Specialty & Emergency Hospital

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHickory, NC, USA$225k - $275k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent veterinary degree is required.
An active North Carolina veterinary license, or eligibility for licensure, is required.
The candidate must be committed to evidence-based medicine and exceptional client communication.
The candidate must demonstrate a passion for mentorship, collaboration, and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

Provide medical leadership and oversight across emergency and specialty services.
Establish and uphold medical standards, protocols, and best practices.
Mentor and support veterinarians, interns, and support staff.
Partner with hospital administration on strategic planning, recruiting, and growth initiatives.
Maintain an active clinical caseload aligned with the candidate's expertise.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing hospital culture.

Desired Qualifications

A board-certified specialist or residency-trained veterinarian with demonstrated expertise in specialty and/or emergency medicine will be considered.
Previous leadership experience is preferred, or the candidate should have a strong desire to grow into a medical leadership role.

Medical Director

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital
📍 Hickory, North Carolina
Lead Medicine. Shape Strategy. Elevate Specialty & Emergency Care.

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is seeking an accomplished Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for our growing specialty and emergency hospital in Hickory, North Carolina.

This opportunity is ideal for a board-certified specialist or residency trained veterinarian with a strong background in specialty and/or emergency medicine and a passion for leadership. Whether you're looking to take the next step into hospital leadership or continue building on an established leadership career, you'll have the opportunity to influence medical excellence, mentor an exceptional team, and help shape the future of our hospital while maintaining an active clinical role.

The Medical Director serves as the clinical leader of the hospital, setting medical standards, supporting a collaborative culture, and partnering with hospital leadership to drive excellence in patient care, team development, and operational success. This is a hands-on leadership role with dedicated administrative time built into the schedule.

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
Board-certified specialist or residency trained veterinarian with demonstrated expertise in specialty and/or emergency medicine will be considered
Active North Carolina veterinary license (or eligibility for licensure)
Previous leadership experience preferred, or a strong desire to grow into a medical leadership role
Commitment to evidence-based medicine and exceptional client communication
Passion for mentorship, collaboration, and developing high-performing teams

Provide medical leadership and oversight across emergency and specialty services
Establish and uphold medical standards, protocols, and best practices
Mentor and support veterinarians, interns, and support staff
Partner with hospital administration on strategic planning, recruiting, and growth initiatives
Maintain an active clinical caseload aligned with your expertise
Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing hospital culture

About the Company

Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2014

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