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MSPCA-Angell
Boston, Massachusetts

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$220k-$240k

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Job Description

Angell Animal Medical Center is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and
collaborative Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide clinical leadership across
multiple specialty veterinary services.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned veterinarian who is passionate
about clinical excellence, team development, mentorship, and delivering
outstanding care to patients and their families.

About the Role

The Chief Medical Officer serves as a key clinical and leadership resource for
the hospital. Working closely with Service Directors, hospital leadership,
clinicians, and support teams, the CMO will help ensure high-quality medical
care, excellent client service, strong interdepartmental collaboration, and a
positive culture throughout the organization.

The CMO will

* Provide clinical and operational leadership across 3–4 specialty services.
* Serve as a trusted medical and surgical resource for clinicians and hospital
teams.
* Promote collaboration and consistency across specialty services.
* Provide leadership and decision-making support during complex cases and
crisis situations.
* Address and resolve client concerns related to medical care with
professionalism, compassion, and sound judgment.
* Support patient safety, quality assurance, and consistent standards of
medical and surgical care.
* Lead, mentor, and develop veterinary professionals and support staff.
* Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development of
specialists, interns, residents, and other veterinary team members.
* Help ensure veterinary training and continuing education programs meet
professional and licensing standards.
* Work closely with Service Directors and hospital leadership on staffing,
scheduling, performance management, and operational needs.
* Participate in hospital committees, leadership meetings, and long-term
planning.
* Develop and oversee departmental budgets and promote responsible stewardship
of organizational resources.
* Help develop and maintain effective policies, procedures, and clinical
protocols. Model and promote Angell's values of Compassion, Integrity,
Collaboration, Excellence, Service, and Positivity.

Who You Are

We are looking for a veterinary leader who combines strong clinical expertise
with exceptional communication and people-management skills.

* An experienced veterinarian who leads by example.
* Approachable, collaborative, and highly visible within the hospital.
* Comfortable making thoughtful and timely decisions in complex or
high-pressure situations.
* Skilled at building relationships across specialties and departments.
* Passionate about mentoring and developing veterinary professionals.
* Committed to excellent medicine and exceptional client service.
* Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Financially responsible and mindful of the resources required to support a
nonprofit mission.
* Dedicated to creating a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace.

Most importantly, you understand that outstanding veterinary medicine begins
with compassion  for patients, clients, and the people who provide their care.

Qualifications

*  DVM or VMD degree.
* Completion of an internship.
* Minimum of 5–10 years of veterinary experience following completion of
training.
* Progressive professional responsibility and previous supervisory or
leadership experience.
* Experience working in a specialty veterinary or complex hospital environment.
* Strong clinical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and
make sound decisions.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical
environment.
* Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and veterinary
hospital information systems.

Compensation

Base Salary- 220k-240k

Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be
eligible for additional compensation aligned with their qualifications

Why Join Angell?

At Angell Animal Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside
talented veterinary specialists and dedicated hospital professionals who share a
commitment to exceptional patient care.

As CMO, you'll have a meaningful role in shaping clinical excellence, developing
veterinary teams, strengthening collaboration, and advancing the mission of a
nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals and the people who love
them.

If you're ready to bring your clinical expertise, leadership, and passion for
veterinary medicine to a role where you can make a lasting impact, we invite you
to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Medical Officer provides clinical and operational leadership across multiple specialty services to ensure high-quality care and a positive organizational culture. They are responsible for mentoring veterinary staff, managing departmental budgets, and overseeing clinical protocols and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Strategic planningOperational managementBudgetingConflict resolutionPolicy development

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$230k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $217k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.