Veterinary opportunity in Montgomery County

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Medical Director & Founding Partner – Small Animal Veterinary Hospital Job Title: Medical Director & Founding Partner Location: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience + $50,000 signing bonus and immediate equity grant (no buy-in required). Are you an accomplished Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for clinical leadership and independent veterinary practice? Verovian Veterinary Recruitment Agency is seeking an experienced and ambitious veterinarian for an exceptional opportunity as Medical Director and Founding Partner of a new independent small animal hospital in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, opening in spring 2027. This is an opportunity to do more than join an established practice. You will help build a veterinary hospital from the ground up, lead its clinical team and shape its culture, standards and long-term direction. Working alongside the founder, you will have significant clinical autonomy and an immediate equity stake without the financial burden of independently establishing a practice. If you are a strong clinician with leadership experience and an interest in long-term veterinary practice ownership, we would love to hear from you. Job Responsibilities: - Serve as the Medical Director, lead clinician and clinical representative of the hospital. - Establish and maintain high clinical standards, protocols and best practices. - Lead, recruit, mentor and develop a capable veterinary team. - Oversee clinical operations and promote consistently high standards of patient care. - Shape the hospital's clinical culture and client experience. - Build strong relationships with clients through effective communication and quality service. - Collaborate with the founder on the hospital's strategic direction, development and long-term growth. - Promote teamwork, clinical excellence and continuous professional development. - Oversee clinical quality, patient safety and the effective delivery of veterinary services. - Contribute to building a sustainable, independently owned veterinary hospital. Qualifications: - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or an equivalent recognised veterinary qualification. - Current or eligible veterinary licensure in Pennsylvania. - Significant experience in small animal veterinary practice. - Previous clinical leadership or veterinary management experience. - Strong clinical judgement and a commitment to exceptional patient care. - Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop veterinary professionals. - Experience overseeing clinical operations and establishing clinical standards. - Excellent communication, interpersonal and client relationship skills. - Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial approach to veterinary practice development. - Interest in independent veterinary ownership and long-term practice partnership. - Ability to work collaboratively with the founder to establish and grow a new veterinary hospital. Why Work with Us? Verovian Veterinary Recruitment Agency is committed to connecting veterinary professionals with rewarding opportunities that support career progression, professional development and long-term success. This opportunity offers a distinctive route into veterinary practice ownership without the substantial financial investment and administrative responsibilities typically associated with establishing a practice independently. The successful candidate will benefit from: - Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. - $50,000 cash signing bonus. - Immediate equity grant with no buy-in requirement. - Comprehensive healthcare benefits. - Paid time off. - 401(k) retirement plan. - Paid continuing education. - Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance. - Significant clinical autonomy and the opportunity to establish clinical standards and protocols. The hospital is being developed as an independent, doctor-led practice, with a commitment to long-term growth and remaining independently owned. The modern facility will feature five examination rooms and new equipment, including digital X-ray, dental X-ray and ultrasound. The founder will oversee the non-clinical business operations, allowing the Medical Director to concentrate on clinical leadership, team development and delivering outstanding veterinary care. If you are ready to take on a founding leadership position and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of an independent veterinary hospital, we would love to hear from you.