Chief Medical Officer, Veterinary Medical Director

Job overview

The Chief Medical Officer, Veterinary Medical Director role is onsite in Shrewsbury, MA. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive package with guaranteed base salary, production-based incentives, and additional medical leadership compensation. The role supports Community Animal Hospital’s small-animal veterinary team. The position exists to lead medical standards and clinical quality while continuing to provide veterinary care. Through mentorship, oversight, and collaboration with ownership and practice management, the CMO helps the hospital’s doctors and support staff deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

What you'll do

• Lead and supervise associate veterinarians
• establish medical-care standards, clinical protocols, and documentation practices
• guide medical decisions, case management, and quality of care
• mentor veterinarians and support professional development
• collaborate with ownership and practice management on operations, staffing, and planning
• maintain an active role in medical and surgical care
• serve as a clinical resource for the team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief medical officer

veterinary medical director

shrewsbury ma

community animal hospital

veterinary medicine

small animal

medical leadership

veterinarian mentorship

clinical oversight

fear free practices

dvm or vmd

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive guaranteed base salary plus production-based incentives
• additional leadership compensation
• professional liability insurance
• DEA registration and Massachusetts veterinary license fees
• AVMA membership
• continuing education allowance
• retirement plan
• leadership and professional development.

Why this role

Requires a DVM or VMD degree and a Massachusetts veterinary license in good standing. Advanced surgical and dental skills, including digital dental radiology interpretation and complex extractions, are highly desirable.

About the employer

Community Animal Hospital of Shrewsbury, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.