Description

Medical Director - Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Landisville, Pennsylvania

Description

Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to lead, mentor, and shape the medical direction of a thriving small animal hospital? Landisville Animal Hospital is looking for a Medical Director to guide a 3 DVM team in our well-established practice.

This is a great opportunity to lead a skilled veterinary team, shape clinical operations, and make a lasting impact with the support of a guided transition to set you up for success as our current MD steps back.

About Our Practice

• Strong reputation with a loyal client base in the Lancaster County community, recognized for our award-wining patient care. We value low-stress handling and Fear-Free techniques!
• 3:1 ratio with tenured techs and support staff so our doctors can focus on medicine and be efficient with their schedule.
• Primarily a small animal practice, with some pocket pets and exotics, offering wellness services and treatment for our sick patients using advanced diagnostics, soft tissue surgery expertise, and dentistry care.
• Well-equipped hospital with an in-house lab, digital x-ray, and diagnostic imaging tools including video endoscopy, otoscopy, and ultrasound.

The Role

• Our Medical Director is a hands-on leader who manages cases and supports their team on the treatment floor, modeling excellent clinical practice.
• You'll provide mentorship and skill training to nurture the growth of the veterinarians and clinical staff.
• Upholding and advancing the medical standards, protocols, and patient care quality.
• Partnering with operational management on culture, growth, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintaining a positive, supportive, and collaborative hospital environment.

Success in this role requires:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an AVMA accredited university, or equivalent
• Active veterinarian license to practice in the state of PA, or license-eligible
• 3+ years experience in small/companion animal medicine
• Confident, emotionally intelligent communication skills with a collaborative leadership style
• Passion for quality medicine, team development, and client service

We Offer

• Competitive ProSal, with total compensation exceeding $180,000+/year
• ‍⚕️ Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
• Sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
• Ownership interest? Equity available with no cash required!
• Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• ‍ Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $3,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
• Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
• ‍♀️ Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members

Our Location's Highlights in Lancaster County, PA

• Affordable, Comfortable Living - Landisville offers all the amenities of suburban living with immediate access to the city of Lancaster, only 10-15 minutes away, as well as nearby outdoor recreation. Compared with larger East Coast metros, the Lancaster County area offers more affordable housing, shorter commutes, and less congestion while delivering quality schools and nationally ranked healthcare.
• Strategic East Coast Proximity ️ - Easy driving distance of Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington DC, with regional Amtrak train travel also being a convenient option from LNC station. The recently renovated Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is only 25 minutes from our hospital and offers easy access, ample parking, shorter security lines, and a less stressful experience to farther domestic cities and abroad.
• Vibrant Small City Lifestyle - Lancaster is known for its farm-to-table restaurants, coffee shops, local breweries, theaters, and live music venues. The historic Central Market, one of the oldest continuously operating farmers markets in the U.S., is a centerpiece of the community.