About this opportunity
Upstate Veterinary Specialties lists this Medical Director opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead the Future of Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Medicine
Medical Director | 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:
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.
We offer:
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.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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