Medical Director

Location: St Johnsbury

About Our Clinic At Kingdom Animal Hospital, we are proud to serve the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our dedicated team values teamwork, mentorship, and practicing medicine with the resources needed to provide exceptional patient care. Many of our team members have been part of our practice for 5–25+ years - a testament to the supportive culture we’ve built together.

Located in beautiful St. Johnsbury, you'll enjoy the charm of a close-knit community surrounded by some of New England's most stunning outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Clinic Snapshot Practice Type:
Small Animal General Practice Avg. Daily Patient Volume:
High-volume GP with a mix of wellness and medical cases

Support Staff Ratio:
Strong technician and support staff team

Case Mix:
Wellness, preventative care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, urgent care, and chronic disease management

Technology & Equipment:
Digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house laboratory, ultrasound, surgical suite, and modern medical equipment

Team Culture:
Collaborative, mentorship-focused, team-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care Position Summary The Medical Director (MD) serves as the clinical leader and medical voice of the practice, setting the standard for excellence in medical quality, exceptional patient care, positive client experiences, and a collaborative, high-performing team culture. As a trusted veterinarian within the community, the MD leads by example—delivering high-quality medicine, mentoring and developing associate doctors, and fostering an environment where quality, compassion, and teamwork  alignment with Ameri Vet’s strategic vision for veterinary excellence, the MD balances hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, spending most of their time providing direct patient care while also guiding medical quality and supporting the professional growth of the veterinary team.

In close partnership with the Practice Manager, the MD provides medical oversight of hospital operations and care delivery to ensure consistently exceptional outcomes for patients, clients, and team members, and achievement of performance metrics and business goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Medical Director supervises the Associate and Partner doctors within the practice.

Responsibilities & Objectives:

Set, model, and uphold medical quality standards for the practice, exemplifying excellence and delivering high-quality care in accordance with industry standards, Ameri Vet guidelines, and state practice acts.

Foster and sustain a positive, collaborative hospital culture in which:

Patient care and safety always come first

Team members are empowered to share their voice, solve problems, and contribute ideas

The team works together to achieve hospital goals and deliver exceptional client and patient experiences

Coach, mentor, and manage veterinarians, ensuring they:

Achieve and maintain clinical proficiency in medical and surgical care Demonstrate excellent client communication and education

Complete thorough, timely, and accurate medical records

Ensure appropriate and compliant charging for services and products

Lead by example in supporting a positive hospital culture

Receive regular coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and accountability as needed

Drive continuous improvement in medical quality, patient outcomes, and client trust through case review, thoughtful use of clinical insights, and professional judgment.

Evaluate, develop, and continuously improve clinical competency across the veterinary team, including doctors, relief doctors, veterinary assistants, and technicians, through direct observation, coaching, case discussions, and periodic medical record reviews to elevate medical quality and consistency of care.

Organize and lead regular doctor meetings to align medical standards, protocols, case reviews, and hospital priorities.

Partner closely with the Practice Manager to:

Meet regularly…