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Career Center Home Search Jobs Medical Director 5 mi/8 km 10 mi/15 km 25 mi/40 km 50 mi/80 km 100 mi/160 km 200 mi/320 km Search Results Job Details Explore Location Medical Director Share Print Call Us Upstate Veterinary Specialties Latham, New York, United States (on-site) APPLY Medical Director Share Print Call Us Upstate Veterinary Specialties Latham, New York, United States (on-site) Spotlight Preferred APPLY Posted 12 hours ago Medical Director Share Print Call Us Upstate Veterinary Specialties Latham, New York, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience 5-7 Years Species Canine +1 Feline Salary - Type Yearly Salary Type Full-Time Posting Type Medical Director AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Medical Director The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Medical Director The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Lead the Future of Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Medicine Medical Director Upstate Veterinary Specialties | Latham, New York Starting at $175,000+ | Commensurate with Experience At Upstate Veterinary Specialties, we're looking for an experienced and inspiring Medical Director to help lead our hospital into its next chapter of clinical excellence. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative veterinary leader to influence medicine, mentor exceptional doctors, and drive operational excellence in a privately owned, growing specialty and emergency hospital where innovation and compassion go hand in hand. Why Join UVS? At UVS, we help pets live longer, happier lives through expert medicine and compassionate care. As Medical Director, you'll partner closely with hospital leadership and Chiefs of Service to shape the daily clinical experience for our teams, patients, and clients. This is more than a leadership role—it's a chance to: Lead and support a talented, multidisciplinary team of specialists and emergency clinicians Influence hospital-wide medical standards, workflows, and patient safety initiatives Mentor and develop veterinarians while fostering a positive, collaborative culture Serve as a key voice in strategic and operational decision-making Help drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, advanced referral environment What You'll Do As Medical Director, you will: Lead Clinical Operations Oversee day-to-day medical operations across specialty and emergency services Support high-quality, consistent patient care and efficient clinical workflows Partner with Chiefs of Service and leadership to optimize coverage, caseload distribution, and service coordination Identify opportunities to improve processes, staffing, and resource utilization Support and Develop the Veterinary Team Coach, mentor, and support Chiefs of Service and Associate Veterinarians Guide performance management, onboarding, development, and conflict resolution Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and lifelong learning Help ensure strong doctor scheduling and sustainable workloads across a 24/7 hospital Drive Quality and Innovation Support patient safety and quality improvement efforts Help implement medical protocols, technologies, and hospital initiatives Serve as a bridge between frontline clinicians and executive leadership Partner across departments to strengthen communication and elevate the client and patient experience What We're Looking For We're seeking a seasoned veterinary leader who brings: DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree 5+ years in a 24-hour specialty and emergency referral hospital 5+ years of veterinary leadership experience Internship training or equivalent experience required (residency/board certification preferred) Strong clinical judgment and operational mindset Experience leading teams, improving workflows, and managing change A collaborative, solutions-focused leadership style grounded in compassion and accountability Why UVS? Join a privately owned hospital where leadership is accessible, ideas are welcomed, and medicine comes first. Our 40,000-square-foot specialty hospital includes advanced technology including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and a collaborative team across multiple specialty services.

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Starting salary of $175,000+, commensurate with experience Opportunity to shape hospital strategy and clinical operations Supportive, mission-driven leadership team Continuing education and professional growth opportunities The chance to make a meaningful impact on patients, people, and the profession Ready to Lead With Us? If you're passionate about clinical excellence, people leadership, and advancing specialty veterinary medicine, we'd love to connect. Apply today and help shape what's next at UVS.

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83351130 Upstate Veterinary Specialties Latham , View your LinkedIn connections Upstate Veterinary Specialties is a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital offering 24/7 emergency and critical care and board-certified specialty care to companion animals in the Capital District. UVS is a privately-owned hospital with services in Cardiology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Radiology, Rehabilitation, and Surgery. Our highly qualified team provides comprehensive care to pets while building long-lasting relationships with those who care for them. When you choose UVS, you choose ... View Full Profile More Jobs from Upstate Veterinary Specialties Chief Medical Officer Latham, New York, United States 13 hours ago View your connections LinkedIn Jobs You May Like Chief Medical Officer Upstate Veterinary Specialties Latham, NY, United States (on-site) C Emergency Veterinarian - Full Time Capital District Veterinary... Latham, NY, United States (on-site) Veterinarian Rarebreed Veterinary Partners Troy, NY, United States (on-site) G Experienced Veterinarian | Altamont, NY | $100k... Guilderland Animal Hospital Altamont, NY, United States (on-site) APPLY American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)

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