Ready to lead a practice without stepping away from the medicine you enjoy?
This opportunity could be a strong fit for a veterinarian who wants a meaningful voice in clinical decisions, room to develop a team, and the ability to keep practicing hands-on general medicine.
A small-animal practice in the greater Western New York region is looking for a Medical Director who enjoys both clinical work and helping a veterinary team move forward. You’ll have the opportunity to influence medical direction, strengthen day-to-day standards, and help shape the next chapter of the practice.
What You’ll Find Here
Leadership with clinical involvement: Continue seeing patients while helping guide the practice’s medical direction.
A chance to build your strengths: Surgery and dentistry are areas where your experience and interests can make a meaningful difference.
Room to influence change: Help improve clinical processes, protocols, and team development rather than simply inheriting decisions.
Support as you lead: Work alongside practice leadership and collaborate with broader veterinary resources.
A pathway into leadership: Previous leadership experience is welcome, but a veterinarian ready to grow into a Medical Director role may also be considered.
Flexibility in your workweek: A condensed three- or four-day doctor schedule may be discussed.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a small-animal general practice focused on dogs and cats. The clinical work includes preventive and general medical care, with opportunities to contribute to surgical and dental services. You’ll also have access to diagnostic resources and connections to additional veterinary services in the surrounding area.
Who Might Love This
An experienced GP veterinarian who is ready to take on leadership, enjoys coaching colleagues, and wants to help strengthen a practice. It may also suit a clinician with emerging leadership skills who is looking for the right opportunity and support to develop.
The Basics
Location: Greater Western New York
Role: Full-time Medical Director
Compensation: 180,000–200,000 annual base, based on experience and credentials
Additional earning opportunities: Medical Director stipend, elevated production percentage, and quarterly production payouts
Bonuses: Sign-on bonus up to $50,000; retention bonus up to $25,000 over three years
Relocation: Assistance may be available
Licensure: DVM/VMD, appropriate state veterinary license, and DEA license or eligibility required
Benefits
Health and insurance coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave and additional family-support resources
Continuing education and leadership development
Mental health resources and veterinary service discounts
A Little About the Area
The greater Rochester region offers a mix of city neighborhoods, suburban communities, and quieter places to settle. With four seasons, access to outdoor recreation, and a range of housing and lifestyle options, it can appeal to veterinarians looking for metropolitan conveniences without the pace or cost of some larger Northeast markets.
Let’s Talk
Not actively looking? That’s okay.
If a leadership opportunity has been on your mind, this may be worth a confidential conversation. Contact Beyond Just You Recruiting to learn more. We’ll share additional details privately so you can decide whether it’s the right next step.
Email: mikaela@beyondjustu.com
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