Veterinary Medical Director — Specialty and Emergency Hospital

Job overview

The Veterinary Medical Director works onsite in Hickory, NC; base salary is $225,000–$275,000 per year, plus an additional Medical Director stipend. The role provides clinical leadership at Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital, a referral and emergency hospital serving western North Carolina. The director sets medical standards, supports a collaborative hospital culture, and partners with hospital leadership on patient care, team development, and operations while maintaining an active clinical caseload. The position helps shape and grow the hospital’s specialty and emergency services.

What you'll do

• Provide medical leadership and oversight across emergency and specialty services
• establish and uphold medical standards, protocols, and best practices
• mentor veterinarians, interns, and support staff
• partner with hospital administration on strategic planning, recruiting, and growth
• maintain an active clinical caseload aligned with expertise
• foster a collaborative hospital culture.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary medical director

hickory nc

carolina animal specialty and emergency hospital

veterinary medicine

specialty care

emergency care

clinical leadership

team mentorship

$225,000–$275,000 per year

medical director stipend

$100,000 sign-on bonus

25% production model

401(k) match

paid ce time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Base salary of $225,000–$275,000 plus Medical Director stipend
• 25% production model with no negative accrual
• $100,000 sign-on bonus
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) match
• CE allowance and paid CE time
• paid parental leave
• generous PTO.

Why this role

Additional Medical Director stipend; 25% production model with no negative accrual; $100,000 sign-on bonus; dedicated administrative time built into the schedule.

About the employer

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.