Lead Veterinarian Medical Director - GP, Exotics or Urgent Care
Listed compensation
$150k-$180k
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Job Description
COME MAKE MORE MEANINGFUL MOMENTS WITH US AT ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF DAUPHIN COUNTY!
- Lead Veterinarian, Medical Director | Harrisburg, PA
- Small Animal + Exotics (welcome but not required)
- General Practice + Urgent Care + Surgery & Dentistry
- Full Time or Part Time | Custom Schedule Options Available
- Negotiable $120-$140k base + Production Opportunities with no negative accrual | Alternate Options Available
- Up to $50k Sign On Bonus Available
Your Career Doesn't Have to Fit a Mold
At Animal Hospital of Dauphin County, we believe the best careers are built around the medicine you love and a schedule that supports the life you want outside of work.
Our established AAHA Accredited, multi-doctor hospital offers the clinical variety of a larger practice, experienced support, and something we think is particularly valuable: the flexibility to shape your role around your interests. Love general practice? Fantastic.
Want to focus on exotics or develop your surgical skills? We'd love that, too. Prefer the variety and challenge of urgent care? We have the opportunity to create a dedicated, full-time urgent care position for the right veterinarian.
We could tell you about our team, our medicine, and the opportunities here all day. But we think the best way to understand a hospital is to experience it for yourself. Come meet our doctors, spend time with our clinical team, tour the hospital, and see how we work together. Whether you're a new graduate looking for a strong foundation or an experienced veterinarian ready to explore something new, we'd love to hear what matters most to you.
What makes working at Animal Hospital of Dauphin County amazing?
- Explore the Medicine You Love: Our doctors bring experience in exotics, advanced dentistry, behavior, surgery, urgent care, and clinical research. Exotics are an established part of our practice, with two exotic-focused veterinarians, dedicated trained support, specialized equipment, and clients who travel over an hour for care
- Experienced Clinical Support: Each appointment doctor has assigned clinical support, with additional treatment and laboratory coverage. Our team includes seven licensed veterinary technicians in addition to experienced veterinary assistants. Our collaborative doctors regularly share cases, ideas, and expertise.
- An Opportunity to Focus on Urgent Care: We already see a mix of scheduled appointments, same-day urgent cases, and select emergency presentations, supported by coordinated triage and dedicated urgent care appointment blocks. For a veterinarian who loves urgent care, we're open to building a full-time role focused on it, without overnight ER shifts.
- Build A Schedule That Works: Our large, established team gives us flexibility in how we structure doctor schedules. Whether you prefer three longer days, four shorter days, or a combination of full and half days, we're open to designing a schedule around your preferred hours and our hospital's coverage needs.
- Mentorship With a Plan: New graduates receive time focused on shadowing and training, followed by a gradual transition from longer appointments to a standard schedule. You'll also have experienced colleagues to learn from and access to CVP's Catapult mentorship program.
Life in Harrisburg, PA
Affordable, family-friendly, and full of charm—Harrisburg, PA blends history, culture, and outdoor beauty into one of Pennsylvania’s best-kept secrets. Enjoy life along the Susquehanna River, explore the food and arts scene, or hit nearby trails and parks for a post-clinic reset. Excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and easy access to Philly, Baltimore, and DC make it a win all around.
The AHDC + CVP Difference
We’re part of the Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) fam — a veterinarian-led network that believes in freedom, support, and growth. That means:
- Creative Compensation Packages: Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations and never include negative accrual.
- Expansive Network: Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 140+ hospitals in 18 states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision + 24/7 Mental Health Support – Because you deserve to be taken care of, too.
- Clinical Autonomy: Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team that has your back.
- Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs.
And through CVP’s shared values: Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand. We create an environment where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path you choose.
Other Benefits of Our Community
- Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Available
- Monthly Leadership Stipend
- Opportunity to participate in annual leadership development conference
- No Negative Accrual EVER - Production Payout and reset monthly
- Generous PTO Packages starting at 3 weeks + 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE
- We Cover the Fees – State licenses, VIN, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
- 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities
- Pet care discounts + free labs so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
- Team Recognition and Incentive programs that reward all support staff monthly for great care
Want to fall in love with Vet Med again?
We’re hiring Veterinarians who want to grow, stay, and love what they do. It’s hard to cram everything in a job listing and you might have more questions. Whether it’s this practice or one of the other clinics in our community, I’d love to hear about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great fit!
CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Veterinarian/Medical Director will provide high-quality medical care, including surgery, dentistry, and urgent care, while leading the clinical team. They are responsible for fostering a collaborative environment, mentoring staff, and shaping the practice's medical direction.
Requirements
The candidate must be a licensed veterinarian capable of working in a multi-doctor, AAHA-accredited hospital setting. Experience or interest in exotics, surgery, or urgent care is highly valued, and the role is open to both new graduates and experienced practitioners.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,422 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$180k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $100k–$200k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$169k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Pennsylvania | 125 active | 3,399 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 44% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment185 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,392 in the last 30 days | 501 the 30 days before (+178%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +7.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Veterinarian Medical Director - GP, Exotics or Urgent Care at Community Veterinary Partners a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,422 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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