Medical Director (Managing DVM)

Veterinary Medical Director (DVM) – Small Animal | Johns Island (Charleston), SC Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic Lead with Purpose. Practice Exceptional Medicine. Love Where You Live. At a glance: Full-time Medical Director · Johns Island, SC (greater Charleston) No after-hours emergency / no on-call (base + production + Medical Director stipend) · Sign-on bonus + relocation Are you a veterinarian who believes exceptional medicine comes from clinical excellence, collaboration, and individualized patient care? Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Medical Director to lead our small-animal team. Located just outside historic Charleston on beautiful Johns Island, Sun Dog Cat Moon is an established, highly respected small-animal (dog & cat) general practice offering a full spectrum of companion-animal care — preventive medicine, dentistry, surgery, and daytime urgent care — with the integrative therapies such as acupuncture and laser therapy. As Medical Director, you'll own the medical direction of a hospital known for thoughtful medicine, client education, and strong team relationships — with the autonomy to practice your way and the work-life experience of living in a coastal community. Why Sun Dog Cat Moon? Established, community-focused practice serving Johns Island, Charleston, Kiawah, Seabrook, James Island, Mount Pleasant, and West Ashley Strong reputation for high-quality, compassionate companion-animal medicine and personalized care A full spectrum of care, with integrative therapies available alongside conventional medicine A tenured Practice Manager who runs day-to-day operations — so your focus stays on medicine and your team Opportunity to shape hospital culture, mentorship, and medical standards  Leadership role with the support (and CMO/regional resources) of a growing veterinary organization Minutes from Charleston's beaches, waterways, dining, and historic downtown What You'll Do  Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals Lead and mentor associate veterinarians and support staff Foster a positive, collaborative, growth-oriented hospital culture Set and uphold medical standards and drive patient outcomes Build lasting client relationships through education and communication Help guide strategic growth and future initiatives for the hospital Qualifications & Competencies What We're Looking For  DVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary school Active South Carolina veterinary license (or ability to obtain one) A confident companion-animal clinician — open to first-time leaders; prior leadership preferred, not required Comfort with routine surgery and dentistry in general practice Strong communication, mentorship, and relationship-building skills Openness to integrative/complementary medicine is a plus, not a requirement As Medical Director you'll receive: Base Salary: $135,000–$150,000 (based on experience) Production-based earning potential with a quarterly no negative accrual production model. Annual Medical Director Bonus of $10,000 in recognition of your leadership and contributions to the continued success of the hospital. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance  Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and paid parental leave CE allowance plus paid CE days AVMA, state VMA, DEA, and license reimbursement; VIN membership Short and long-term disability; professional liability insurance; EAP Employee pet-care discounts Leadership development, mentorship, and personalized coaching Why Johns Island? Johns Island offers the perfect blend of Lowcountry charm and coastal living — easy access to Charleston's historic district, world-class restaurants, beaches, boating, and fishing, in one of South Carolina's fastest-growing and most desirable communities.  Ready to Lead? Join Sun Dog Cat Moon and lead a respected companion-animal practice on the South Carolina coast. About Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic, in John Island, SC is unlike any other veterinary practice. Our approach is integrated, that includes traditional allopathic medicine, traditional Chinese veterinary medicine, and complementary therapies. We provide services in preventive medicine, behavior, dentistry, urgent care, acupuncture, laser therapy, herbal supplements, nutritional advice, and more for a fully integrated approach to pet health. This approach is one of the many things that makes us different from other animal hospitals. We believe in a spectrum of care that’s customized for every patient. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff. Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams. Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.  We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.