DVM Medical Director

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130K - $160K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

Clinical LeadershipMedical Protocol DevelopmentStaff MentorshipRegulatory ComplianceClient CommunicationSmall Animal Care

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 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

Living in Delaware

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Team gatherings
Employee pet benefit
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off