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The Vet Service – Manhattan Metro

JB-33874 - Medical Director Veterinarian - New York, New York

1 Centre St, New York, 10007 thevetservice.com
Job details
Annual Salary$150,000‑250,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: mixedAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
401k
Discounted Pet Care
Vision
Health
Hiring Bonus
Pet Insurance
Dental
Practice Overview

We Build Veterinary Careers Globally. The Vet Service is an international veterinarian recruitment platform with thousands of users within the veterinary industry across the USA & Worldwide. Founded in 2016 by veterinarian Dr. Ed Taylor BVMS MRCVS, the Vet service has grown globally servicing users across the world. Offering permanent and temporary contracts globally across the USA and also Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK & Ireland, with a range of roles from junior associate roles to Medical Director or Specialist Level. We are trusted by thousands of veterinary businesses both at independent and corporate level. We feel truly humbled to be connected with so many fantastic people throughout the world both as clients and as veterinary professionals. Contact: info@thevetservice.com

About the Area

Manhattan is one of the most competitive veterinary markets in the U.S., driven by dense urban living, high-income households, and strong pet ownership. Demand is high for Associate Veterinarians, Emergency clinicians, and Medical Directors across advanced hospitals, specialty centers, and multi-doctor practices. The market supports premium care, urgent services, and cutting-edge diagnostics.

Practice Values
boldness
personability
quality
integrity
accountability
Practice Type
oncology
ophthalmology
diagnostic imaging
orthopedics
dermatology
surgery
cardiology
emergency
dentistry
general practice
Species
exotics
cat
large animal
dog
Management SoftwareOther

Requirements

Practice Experience
surgery
dentistry
general practice
emergency
diagnostic imaging
Preferred Skills
hospitalized patient management
emergency medicine
exam room management
teamwork
communication
general practice
soft tissue surgery
time management
emotional intelligence
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Small Animal Medical Director to join an established veterinary practice in New York City. This permanent leadership opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who wants to remain actively involved in clinical medicine while also supporting team development, mentoring colleagues, and helping maintain high standards of patient care. The role offers broad clinical exposure across general practice, surgery, and emergency and critical care. You will continue managing cases directly while contributing to clinical decision-making, treatment standards, and the overall quality of veterinary services delivered by the practice. As Medical Director, you will work closely with veterinarians and support professionals, providing clinical guidance, helping strengthen team performance, and contributing to a collaborative hospital culture. The position is suited to a confident clinician who enjoys balancing hands-on medicine with leadership responsibilities. This position is ideal for an experienced veterinarian seeking strong earning potential, senior clinical responsibility, varied case exposure, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both patient care and veterinary team development within a New York City practice.