Animal Hospital of Windsor is a full-service veterinary hospital open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, providing everything from wellness and preventive care to surgery and urgent and emergency medicine. As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're looking for an experienced, licensed veterinarian to step into the role of Medical Director and help lead our diverse, dedicated team.

The Role The Medical Director is both a practicing clinician and the medical leader of the hospital. You'll carry a caseload of routine and emergency patients while setting clinical standards, guiding and mentoring our veterinary team, and working closely with ownership to shape the hospital's growth.

This position includes rotational clinical shifts across weekdays and weekends, with morning and evening hours available, balanced with dedicated time for leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Medical Leadership

- Set and uphold standards of medical care, protocols, and best practices across the hospital
- Lead, mentor, and support associate veterinarians, technicians, and assistants
- Oversee case reviews, quality of care, and medical record standards
- Guide the development and training of clinical staff, including onboarding of new veterinarians
- Serve as the hospital's point of contact for CVO compliance and facility accreditation requirements
- Oversee controlled drug management, radiation safety, and other regulatory obligations

Clinical Practice

- Manage a caseload of wellness, medical, surgical, and emergency patients
- Assess, stabilize, and treat urgent and critical cases in a fast-paced workplace
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about diagnoses, treatment options, and costs

Operations and Growth





- Partner with ownership and management on hospital expansion, new services, and equipment decisions
- Contribute to doctor scheduling, staffing plans, and clinical workflow improvements
- Help recruit and retain veterinary talent
- Foster a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive team culture

Qualifications
- DVM (or equivalent) degree
- Current licence in good standing with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO)
- Minimum [5+] years of small animal clinical experience; emergency experience strongly preferred
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience (medical lead, senior associate, or director role an asset)
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
- Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and team-building skills
- Comfort leading within a diverse, multicultural team
- Interest in growing a practice and developing others

What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: [$125,000 +]
- Leadership role with real influence over the hospital's medical direction and growth
- Flexible rotational scheduling with protected administrative time: [32+/week]
- A collaborative team in a busy, growing hospital

How to Apply Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your clinical and leadership experience to [email protected] with the subject line "Medical Director Application." We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Animal Hospital of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay: $125,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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