Pays $150k-$170k — Veterinary Medicine market median is ~$165k (31 jobs) · Top 25% in Veterinary Medicine for work-life (6.3/10, vs 96 in this specialty)
Veterinary Medical Director
About the Role
Lead clinician role with majority of time in practice. $150k-$170k base plus production, up to $50k sign-on. Peterborough, NH.
Join AmeriVet as a Veterinary Medical Director – Sign-On Bonus in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $150K - $170K
- Signing bonus: $50,000.
- Production bonus
- Medical Director stipend
- DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program
- No negative accrual
- Transparent production metrics
- Generous CE allowance
- Paid licenses and professional dues
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off, a signing bonus. Work with AmeriVet in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will lead the hospital's clinical operations, establish medical standards, and mentor associate veterinarians while maintaining a patient caseload. They will also partner with the Practice Manager to oversee hospital performance, staff scheduling, and strategic growth initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree and possess an active veterinary license in New Hampshire. A minimum of 3-5 years of small animal clinical experience is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinary Medical Director at Ameri Vet a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 96 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context
In New Hampshire, Physician listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$445k across 102 listings, vs ~$289k nationally (20,164 listings).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New Hampshire's cost-of-living index is 115.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state — New Hampshire ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$160k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.3/10 on work-life balance for Veterinary Medicine roles.
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