Veterinarian Medical Director

Medical Director (DVM) | Waccamaw Regional Veterinary Center | Conway, South Carolina

Location:

Conway, SC

Schedule:

Monday-Friday | No Weekends, No ER, No On-Call

Waccamaw Regional Veterinary Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Medical Director (DVM) to lead our growing small animal veterinary hospital in Conway, South Carolina. This is an exceptional opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about clinical leadership, mentorship, surgery, and hospital growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

As Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our practice by leading medical excellence, mentoring fellow veterinarians, expanding services, and helping drive strategic growth initiatives. Supported by a highly experienced team, loyal client base, and continued investment in technology and equipment, you'll have the resources needed to make a lasting impact.

Our hospital combines the support of an established practice with the opportunity to influence meaningful growth and innovation.

• True veterinary leadership opportunity with influence over medical standards and hospital direction
• Experienced and tenured support staff, including three licensed veterinary technicians
• Collaborative, team-first culture focused on veterinarian success
• Consistent caseload with strong client demand
• Growth-oriented practice investing in equipment, technology, and expanded services
• Opportunity to develop advanced surgical and medical capabilities
• Strong operational support that allows doctors to focus on patient care and leadership
• Up to a $180,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience) with a leadership stipend
• Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual.

• Establish and maintain high standards of veterinary medicine and patient care
• Guide diagnostic, treatment, and case management decisions
• Perform surgical and dental procedures
• Expand and enhance advanced medical and surgical offerings
• Promote best practices and evidence-based medicine throughout the hospital

• Mentor associate veterinarians and support clinical skill development
• Provide guidance on complex medical and surgical cases
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and accountable culture
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development initiatives
• Help cultivate future veterinary leaders within the organization

• Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities
• Support service expansion and medical program development
• Provide input on equipment purchases and facility investments
• Improve workflows, efficiency, and patient care processes
  
  Contribute to long-term hospital success and sustainability

• Medical Leadership
• Veterinary Hospital Management
• Clinical Team Development
• Associate Veterinarian Mentorship
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Team Building & Engagement
• Recruiting & Retention Support

• Small Animal Medicine
• Companion Animal Care
• Preventive Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Veterinary Diagnostics
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Veterinary Dentistry
• Advanced Case Management
• Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation
• Patient Advocacy

• Workflow Optimization
• Practice Growth Initiatives
• Quality Assurance
• Medical Protocol Development Client Experience Enhancement
• Financial Awareness
• Operational Efficiency
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in South Carolina
• Five or more years of clinical veterinary experience preferred
• Strong surgical proficiency and confidence in dentistry
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities
• Passion for developing people, systems, and medical excellence
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills

We believe strong leaders perform best when they have balance.

• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Dedicated lunch break daily

• Weekend shifts
• Emergency coverage
• On-call…