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Ameri Vet
Westford, Massachusetts

Medical Director

Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

About Our Clinic

Whole Pet Veterinary Center is a well-established hospital in Westford, MA, proudly holding a 4.7-star Google rating and providing fear-free veterinary care. We’re seeking a Medical Director to lead our experienced, collaborative team while continuing to practice hands-on medicine.

This is an opportunity to shape medical standards, mentor fellow veterinarians, and support a team dedicated to exceptional care for patients and their families. Experience with or an interest in treating exotics alongside small animals is welcome!

Westford is a charming New England town offering a welcoming community, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a balance of small-town charm and modern conveniences. Located just 35 miles northwest of Boston, Westford provides easy access to city amenities while maintaining a peaceful, suburban atmosphere.

Check us out at: wholevets.com

  • Clinic Snapshot
  • Practice type: Small animal general practice + exotics
  • Avg. daily patient volume: 14 patients per day
  • Support staff ratio: 2:1 support staff to DVM
  • Case mix: Wellness care and surgery, with a traveling ultrasonographer and cardiologist supporting advanced care
  • Technology & equipment: Digital X-ray, dental X-ray, in-house labs, and monitoring equipment
  • Team culture: Experienced, collaborative team that enjoys practicing fear-free medicine

Position Summary

The Medical Director serves as the clinical leader and medical voice of the practice, setting the standard for medical quality, exceptional patient care, positive client experiences, and a collaborative team culture. You’ll lead by example through thoughtful clinical decisions, mentorship, and a commitment to helping doctors and support staff grow.

In alignment with AmeriVet’s vision for veterinary excellence, you’ll balance hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, spending most of your time providing direct patient care. In close partnership with the Practice Manager, you’ll guide medical standards, support hospital operations, and help the team achieve its patient care and practice performance goals.

Skills Necessary for Success

  • Exceptional verbal, written, and nonverbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex medical information clearly to clients and colleagues
  • Strong time management, prioritization, and delegation skills
  • Sound clinical judgment and thoughtful, well-informed decision-making
  • Ability to lead medical quality initiatives, support practice performance, and guide continuous improvement
  • Commitment to professionalism, respect, and courtesy in every interaction

Strong interpersonal and mentorship skills that build trust, engagement, and collaboration across the hospital team

  • Qualifications, Education, and Experience
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree
  • Active, unrestricted veterinary licensure in Massachusetts
  • Active DEA registration for the responsible practice location(s)
  • Any required state controlled substance, pharmacy, or other licenses and registrations
  • A minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian
  • At least one year of experience leading a veterinary team and/or multi-unit experience preferred
  • Commitment to a minimum of 35 hours per week
  • Total Rewards & How We Invest in You
  • We believe great doctors deserve great rewards.
  • $150,000 annual salary + production bonus
  • DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program — earn annual bonuses based on your production
  • No negative accrual: We reward performance without penalizing you during slower periods
  • Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings
  • Generous CE allowance + paid licenses and professional dues
  • Flexible scheduling, strong work-life balance, and mentorship programs
  • Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses available
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tired of the application process? Email Macy Walker at macy.walker@amerivet.com directly today!

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

  • Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
  • Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
  • Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
  • A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
  • Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director serves as the clinical leader, setting standards for medical quality and patient care while mentoring the veterinary team. You will balance hands-on clinical practice with leadership duties, including operational support and performance management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree with an active, unrestricted veterinary license in Massachusetts. A minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience is required, with preference for prior leadership experience.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipTeam managementSmall animal medicineExotics medicineMedical quality assuranceInterpersonal skills

Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$291k (506 salary observations; 1,532 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (9,624 salary observations; 63,475 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 44 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $185k (middle half $150k–$194k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Massachusetts vs national$291k median in Massachusetts$306k nationally (−5%)506 state / 9,624 national salary observations
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Massachusetts635 active22,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts physician listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment635 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (44 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Massachusetts figures use all physicians: too few Massachusetts Veterinary Medicine postings state pay.

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 44 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ameri Vet

Veterinary Services
San Antonio, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production Bonus
DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program
No Negative Accrual
Generous CE Allowance
Paid Licenses and Professional Dues
Flexible Scheduling
Mentorship Programs
Relocation Assistance

Living in Westford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$726k
Typical market rent
$3,055/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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

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