Medical Director, Lead Veterinarian

Job overview

The Medical Director, Lead Veterinarian role is an onsite, full-time position in Murray, UT, in the Salt Lake City area. Compensation is described as competitive ProSal plus leadership incentives; no numeric amount is specified. Neighborhood Veterinary Care is a privately owned small-animal practice focused on patient care, client relationships, and team support. The veterinarian provides medical and surgical care while mentoring clinical staff and helping shape the hospital’s culture and direction. The role supports high-quality medicine, team development, and lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

What you'll do

• Deliver medical and surgical care
• mentor associate veterinarians, technicians, and assistants
• foster a positive, respectful, accountable workplace
• help develop future veterinary leaders
• support practice growth and medical standards
• build client relationships
• help shape the hospital’s future direction.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical director

lead veterinarian

murray ut

neighborhood veterinary care

small animal practice

veterinary medicine

surgery

team mentoring

dvm

utah licensure

four-day average workweek

rotating half-day saturdays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• continuing education allowance
• paid professional licenses and association dues
• professional liability coverage
• employee pet care discounts
• leadership autonomy.

Why this role

DVM degree and Utah licensure or eligibility required; leadership experience or readiness to take that step is sought. Schedule described as an average four-day workweek, no evenings or Sundays, and rotating half-day Saturdays.

About the employer

Neighborhood Veterinary Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.