Chief of Staff - Newport, ME

Who we are:

Moosehead Trail Veterinary Hospital is looking for a compassionate Chief of Staff to join our team! We’re a small animal practice that believes excellent veterinary care starts with meaningful relationships—with our patients, their people, and each other.

In this pivotal role, you’ll serve as both a medical leader and trusted clinician—providing high-quality patient care while mentoring associate veterinarians, guiding medical protocols, and shaping a collaborative, high-performing culture. This position offers the opportunity to influence the medical direction of the hospital while continuing to do what you love: practicing excellent veterinary medicine alongside a skilled and supportive team.

About Our Practice

At Moosehead Trail Veterinary Hospital, we value the time spent getting to know our clients and their pets. We’re equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment tools to support excellent patient care, including:

New anesthesia monitoring equipment

Ultrasound machine

Tonopen

IDEXX diagnostic laboratory equipment

Digital X-ray equipment

Dental cleaning equipment

We also have fantastic referral partners to help us pursue advanced diagnostics and treatment when our patients need more specialized care. You’ll have the opportunity to practice good medicine, build lasting client relationships, and help guide the future of our hospital.

Why Newport, Maine?

Newport offers the best of small-town living, with a friendly community, a relaxed pace, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy life outside the clinic. We’re located on the outskirts of town in a quiet, convenient location that’s easy to get to.

Love the outdoors? You’ll find lakes, mountains, hiking, fishing, boating, and endless opportunities to explore Maine’s beautiful wilderness. Prefer having everyday conveniences close by? Newport offers access to the amenities you need without the hustle and bustle of a big city.

It’s a wonderful place to put down roots, raise a family, enjoy the outdoors, or simply find a better balance between your professional and personal life.

Benefits:

We value our team’s wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

- Medical Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage. - 401(k) Retirement Plan: Helping you secure your future. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): For mental and emotional support. - Continuing Education (CE) Allowance: Supporting your professional growth. - Paid Vacation: Promoting a healthy work-life balance. - Professional Dues & Liability Coverage: Covering your professional expenses. - Family-Friendly Culture: A welcoming, supportive work environment. - And More: Additional perks to enrich your experience with us.

Come Grow With Us!

At Moosehead Trail Veterinary Hospital, we believe great veterinary medicine and a great life outside of work can go hand in hand. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, lead with purpose, and become part of a welcoming veterinary team in beautiful central Maine, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in making a difference for the pets and people of our community—one patient at a time.