Medical Director - Veterinarian in Small Animal Practice

Medical Director - Veterinarian in Small Animal Practice

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Reporting To: Dr. Deborah Tierney

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, a Fear Free™ certified animal hospital located in the historic Fells Point area of Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a veterinarian with strong general practice medicine and surgery skills to step into a Medical Director role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DVM who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and delivering top-tier veterinary care.

Founded in 1999, our 4-doctor, AAHA-style general practice treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets with an emphasis on client communication and fear-free handling. Our facility features 5 exam rooms, a dedicated second-floor surgery suite, in-house lab, digital radiology, and intraoral dental radiology, supporting a robust caseload of medical, surgical, and dental cases.

• Dr. Irvin Herling
  , with decades of experience in internal medicine and surgery, has a passion for oral surgery and imaging
• Dr. Deborah Tierney
  , skilled in internal medicine, soft tissue, and oral surgery
• Dr. Coughlin
  , focused on small animal medicine and preventive care
• Dr. Vaughan
  , bringing fresh perspectives on progressive treatment and care

• Leading by example in medical and surgical standards
• Mentoring veterinarians and support staff
• Supporting hospital operations and team culture
• Collaborating with hospital leadership to implement clinical protocols and improve workflows

Doc-Side encourages our team's development and growth! Hear from our founder and current Medical Director, Dr. Tierney, about our investment in training here:
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• Oversee and provide preventive care, diagnostics, and chronic disease management
• Perform general soft tissue surgeries (spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign body surgeries, etc.)
• Deliver dental care including dental extractions with radiographic support
• Promote Fear Free practices in a compassionate, client-centered environment

• DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland
• Minimum 3 years of small animal experience
• Clinical proficiency general soft tissue and dental care
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred
• Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine

Lead. Mentor. Inspire. This is your chance to grow your veterinary leadership career in a thriving practice with a loyal client base and a collaborative team. You will be part of something meaningful at Doc‑Side Veterinary Medical Center.

• Competitive base salary of $120,000-$160,000
  , plus production bonuses
• Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus available
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan assistance – up to $15,000/year for 4 years
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription health insurance coverage
• HSA/FSA and 529 plan options
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave
• Flexible full-time or part-time schedules available
• Annual CE allowance with additional CE-specific time off
• Coverage of licensing fees, liability insurance, and dues
• Access to Innovetive University for leadership training, coaching, and hands‑on CE (including dental wet labs and Global FAST ultrasound training)

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and relevant credentials with an annual base salary range of $110,000 - $160,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.