Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Medical Director - Veterinarian

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$150k - $180k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited veterinary school.
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland.
Minimum of 3 years of small animal experience.
Proficiency in general soft tissue surgery and dental care.
Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine.

Responsibilities

Lead by example in medical and surgical standards.
Mentor veterinarians and support staff.
Support hospital operations and team culture.
Collaborate 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, including spay/neuter, mass removals, and foreign body surgeries.
Deliver dental care, including dental extractions with radiographic support.
Promote Fear Free practices in a compassionate, client-centered environment.

Desired Qualifications

Prior leadership or mentoring experience.

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 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 IDEXX lab that's been fully upgraded in Summer 2026, digital radiology, and intraoral dental radiology. We're well-equipped to support a robust caseload of medical, soft tissue surgical, and dental cases.

Come on in! 🏥 You can check out a virtual tour of our practice and meet some of the team here: docsidevet.com/careers

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 experience
Proficiency in general soft tissue surgery and dental care
Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred
Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine

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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