Medical Director - Carnegie Hill Veterinarians

Veterinary MedicineIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$170k-$220k

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Job Description

About the Job

Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is seeking a Medical Director to join a collaborative, well-established, excellent clientele practice in the heart of Manhattan! This is an opportunity to practice high-quality, thoughtful medicine in a supportive environment without non-competes, unrealistic production pressure, or burnout-driven schedules.

  • Pay Rate: $170,000 - $220,000 annually (commensurate with experience + production);
  • Schedule Needs: Full-Time, 35-40 hours per week
  • GP Hours: M/T/W/F: 9AM - 7PM; Th: 9AM – 6PM; Sat/Sun: Closed

As the Medical Director, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring top-notch medical care and operational excellence. You'll work closely with our Practice Manager and Regional Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, provide medical direction, and maintain our high standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and supervise hospital operations, from patient care to facility maintenance, in collaboration with the Practice Manager.

  • Provide leadership and mentorship to our veterinary team, ensuring they receive top-notch training and support
  • Act as the DEA Registrant and "Veterinarian in Charge," ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Handle budget administration, including approving expenditures and projecting overtime requirements.
  • Address pet owners' concerns and maintain our hospital's culture of compassion and excellence.

About the Clinic

Carnegie Hill Veterinarians: carnegiehillveterinarians.com

Carnegie Hill is a multi-doctor, full-service small animal hospital, offering the gold standard in medical and surgical care. We believe healthy pets make happy people, and we strive to provide high-quality veterinary care for cats and dogs in the area.

Our diagnostic equipment includes an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and ultrasound. Most importantly, we have phenomenal, experienced support staff who are crucial to the success of patient and client care.

Our doctors perform a variety of routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries and dentistry. All our patients undergoing anesthesia have pre-op lab work and receive an IV catheter, IV fluids, and are carefully monitored and recovered by our skilled surgical technicians.

Benefits & More

  • In-house laboratory diagnostics
  • Digital radiography
  • Digital Dental radiography
  • Straight Salary OR Salary Plus Production
  • Generous sign-on bonuses & relocation assistance
  • No non-compete
  • No negative accrual
  • 4 weeks (160 hours) of PTO
  • Hassle-free flexible scheduling
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Student Debt Assistance
  • Generous CE allowance – 5 days or $3500 annually
  • Paid license fees and membership dues
  • 24-hour mental health & wellness resources

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree, with a license to practice in NY – active and in good standing
  • Interest in general practice medicine, surgery, and dentistry
  • Candidates with strong interest in mentoring highly preferred
  • Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues.
  • Passion for teamwork, mentorship, and delivering exceptional patient care.
  • Confidence in handling a wide range of cases in a fast-paced setting.
  • If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, apply today for immediate consideration!

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

Stay connected with VIP!

Follow Veterinary Innovative Partners on LinkedIn for the latest career opportunities, team stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at life in our hospitals.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineHospital operations managementRegulatory complianceClient communicationTeam supervisionSoft tissue surgeryDiagnostic imagingAnesthesia monitoringStaff training

Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$195k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $181k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 110 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Veterinary Innovative Partners

Veterinary Services
Nashville, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous sign-on bonuses
Relocation assistance
No non-compete
No negative accrual
4 weeks (160 hours) PTO
Flexible scheduling
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with employer match