Veterinary Medical Director (DVM)

Job overview

The Veterinary Medical Director role is onsite on Johns Island near Charleston, SC, and lists first-year earning potential of $190,000, with production opportunities. Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic is a community-focused small-animal practice serving the Charleston Lowcountry. The director provides companion-animal medical, surgical, and preventive care while leading and mentoring veterinarians and support staff. The role sets medical standards, supports patient outcomes and client education, and helps guide the hospital’s culture and future initiatives. The posting states there are no after-hours emergencies, on-call duties, or weekends.

What you'll do

• Provide medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals
• lead and mentor associate veterinarians and support staff
• foster a collaborative hospital culture
• set medical standards and support patient outcomes
• build client relationships through education and communication
• guide strategic growth and hospital initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

veterinary medical director

dvm

companion animal care

small-animal practice

surgery

dentistry

johns island sc

sun dog cat moon veterinary clinic

$135k–$190k/year

no weekends

no on-call

sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• generous PTO
• paid parental leave
• continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• professional dues and license reimbursement
• disability coverage
• professional liability insurance
• employee assistance program
• pet-care discounts
• leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Sign-on bonus and relocation are also offered.

Why this role

Small-animal general practice offering preventive care, dentistry, surgery, daytime urgent care, and integrative therapies; no after-hours emergency, on-call, or weekend work stated.

About the employer

Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.