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Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania

Medical Director | Walnutport, PA

Veterinary MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Six-figure salary plus production

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Overview

Cherryville Animal Hospital, a CareVet partner, is seeking an experienced Veterinarian to lead our practice as Medical Director! Our Medical Directors spend 90+% of their time practicing medicine! This position offers a six-figure salary plus production, clinical support, work/life balance, and a Sign-On Bonus.

Job Summary

The Medical Director is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The Medical Director is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are delivered.

In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Medical Director is responsible for the financial performance and general operations of the hospital under the guidance of CareVet leadership. In addition, the Hospital Manager and Medical Director are responsible for cultivating a supportive and collaborative team environment.

About the Hospital

We are committed to practicing high quality, progressive, individualized medical care for our patients. We provide you with the tools to help your patients through industry-leading medical and diagnostic capabilities.

CareVet Offers You

  • Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
  • Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
  • Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian

Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties

Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities

Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker

For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Advancing Medical Care
  • Creating an Enviornment of Teamwork and Colloboration
  • Leading Staff & Practice
  • Driving Revenue & Financial Responsibilities
  • Growing the Practice

Qualifications

  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about positions available, please contact Chelsea Haverfield at (636) 373-1181, or by email at chaverfield@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Practice ManagementAnimal HandlingSurgical SkillsTeam CollaborationFinancial Performance ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationAnimal Behavior KnowledgeDecision Making Under PressureMedical Technology Proficiency

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with Match
Short-term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance