Medical Director - Vestal Veterinary Hospital

Overview

Veterinary Medical Director | $165,000-185,000 | Vestal, New York

Step into your next chapter with confidence as a Medical Director with Vestal Veterinary Hospital! Located in New York’s picturesque Southern Tier, Vestal offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and vibrant cultural energy. Spend your days off exploring scenic trails, visiting the Kopernik Observatory, strolling through the Roberson Museum and Science Center, or enjoying family-friendly spots like Ross Park Zoo. With a strong sense of community, rich history, and access to top-rated schools and outdoor recreation, Vestal is a location where you can truly thrive, both personally and professionally.

We’re a well-established, AAHA-accredited, and hospital with a reputation for progressive medicine and exceptional client care. If you’re looking to lead a dedicated team in a supportive, high-quality environment where your voice matters, you’ve found the right place. Join us and experience all that Vestal has to offer!

Why you'll love us:

Progressive, Full-Service Care - We’re proud to be an AAHA-accredited practice delivering advanced, compassionate care to a wide range of patients—including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and exotics. Our commitment to high standards and innovation ensures you can practice at your best every day.

Supportive Leadership & Growth - As a Medical Director, you’ll lead with confidence, backed by a collaborative, experienced team. Whether you're mentoring others or expanding your own skills, we offer real opportunities for growth and leadership in a culture that truly values your contributions.

Rooted in the Community - With a longstanding reputation for excellence, Vestal Veterinary Hospital is deeply connected to the clients we serve. Our positive, team-first environment makes it easy to build strong relationships and deliver care that truly makes an impact.

Compensation Designed Around Your Impact

Salary range $165,000-185,000 with additional earning potential.

Whether you prefer the stability of a guaranteed salary or the earning potential of production, we'll work with you to create a compensation package that aligns with your goals. Our compensation model rewards the care and services you provide to patients and clients:

22% Professional Services | 10% In-Practice Pharmacy | 5% Online Pharmacy

With no negative accrual, you can enjoy the upside of production without the stress of carrying a future repayment balance.

Support for Your Career and Well-Being

Generous CE Allowance plus Encore Performance Academy training

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with up to a 5% company match

Student loan assistance

Professional dues coverage; company provided VIN membership

Paid parental leave, PTO and holiday pay

Pet benefits

Free virtual mental health support

What We're Looking For

Eager to treat a wide range of cases and committed to thorough, quality care.

A Collaborative and supportive team member who loves sharing knowledge.

Flexible and able to pivot and adapt as needed.

A US-licensed DVM or DVM equivalent.

Does it sound like Vestal Veterinary Hospital might be the right fit for you? Fantastic! We can't wait to hear from you.

📧 Reach out to our recruiter Sue Harley at sue.harley@encorevet.com

📅 Or book a time to chat: https://calendly.com/sue-harley-encorevet/30min

Check us out here: www.vestalvet.com

Vestal Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

What's in it for you:

Pay Range

USD $165,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.