Job Description

Medical Director - Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

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 4-doctor, 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 lab, digital radiology, and intraoral dental radiology, supporting a robust caseload of medical, surgical, and dental cases.

Our veterinarian team includes:

• Dr. Deborah Tierney, skilled in internal medicine, soft tissue, and oral surgery
• Dr. Coughlin, focused on small animal medicine and preventive care
• Dr. Vaughan, bringing fresh perspectives on progressive treatment and care

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

What You’ll Do as a Veterinarian:

• 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

Veterinarian Requirements:

• 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
• Clinical proficiency general soft tissue and dental care
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred
• Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine

Doc-Side encourages our team's development and growth! Hear from our founder and current Medical Director, Dr. Tierney, about our investment in training here: Video Link

Why Join Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center?

• 💲 Competitive ProSal, with total compensation exceeding $180,000+ per year
• 👩‍⚕️ Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
• 💸 Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
• 🤝 Ownership interest? $400,000 equity ownership package with no money out of pocket!
• 🚚 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
• 💵 Student loan assistance for early career candidates – up to $15,000/year for 4 years
• 🧑‍🎓 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

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and relevant credentials with an annual base salary range of $110,000 - $160,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.