DVM Medical Director
Listed compensation
$130K - $160K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Team gatherings
- Employee pet benefit
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
About the Role
Alum Creek Veterinary Center LLC is looking for a passionate and experienced DVM Medical Director to lead our dedicated veterinary team in Delaware, OH. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the medical culture of a growing practice while continuing to do the hands-on clinical work you love. If you're a driven Veterinarian ready to step into a leadership role, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary medical care including examinations, diagnostics, surgery, and treatment for small animals
- Lead, mentor, and support clinical staff to uphold standards of medical excellence
- Develop and enforce hospital medical protocols, policies, and best practices
- Oversee patient care quality and ensure compliance with state veterinary regulations and licensing requirements
- Collaborate with Practice Manager on staffing, equipment, and hospital operations
- Foster a positive, team-oriented clinic culture focused on compassionate patient and client care
- Assist in onboarding and continuing education of veterinary and support staff
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited institution
- Active and unrestricted Ohio veterinary license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Minimum of 5 years clinical veterinary experience
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong surgical and diagnostic skills across a broad range of cases
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and staff
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and continuing education
About Us
Alum Creek Veterinary Center LLC is a growing, non-corporate, trusted provider of compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in Delaware, OH and surrounding communities. Our clients rely on us for the expert, personalized attention their beloved pets deserve, and our team takes pride in building lasting relationships with every family we serve. We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment where veterinary professionals are empowered to grow, lead, and thrive.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DVM Medical Director at Berlin Veterinary Hospital a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.
Healthcare Professional Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k–$160k | Veterinarian median $133k (middle half $123k–$153k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$156k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Ohio | 164 active | 4,518 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 16% offer loan repayment164 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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