Managing Veterinarian

Job Description

Managing Veterinarian / Medical Director

North Country Veterinary Services - Pulaski, NY

Shape the future of veterinary care in the North Country

Are you a compassionate, experienced veterinarian ready to lead a dynamic, collaborative team? North Country Veterinary Services is seeking a Managing Veterinarian / Medical Director to guide our well-established, nine-doctor mixed animal practice in beautiful upstate New York. Primarily focused on small-animal care, this leadership opportunity also values candidates who bring insight or background in mixed animal medicine."

Why North Country Veterinary Services?

We're not just a practice, we're a community built on collaboration, innovation, and a passion for veterinary medicine. We've recently completed a major facility renovation to enhance both patient care and team experience.

Our updated space now includes :

• Two new exam rooms for a total of six, increasing patient access and efficiency
• A dedicated dental suite to support high-quality oral care
• A recovery room and comfort room for compassionate patient and client care
• Purpose-built DVM workstations to support focus and collaboration
• A modernized, open reception area to welcome clients
• A brand-new staff break room designed for rest and recharging
• A fully equipped isolation ward for safe infectious disease management
• All new cabinetry, flooring, ceiling, and painting throughout the building

What Sets Us Apart

Medical Director - Job Description

As Medical Director, you will lead both clinical and operational excellence in our practice. Responsibilities include ensuring high standards of patient care, mentoring veterinary teams, and developing hospital protocols that support compliance and client education.

You'll collaborate with the Hospital Manager on financial performance, staffing, and strategic planning-overseeing budgets, KPIs, scheduling, recruiting, and team development. You'll also drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, innovation, and growth.

Additionally, you'll support marketing and community outreach efforts, promoting client retention and practice visibility, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Compensation

What We Offer

Live and Work in the Beautiful North Country

Pulaski is nestled along the Salmon River, renowned for its salmon and steelhead runs. The region is safe, affordable, and ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy world-class fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, and camping just outside your door. Nearby Syracuse offers vibrant city life, including concerts, dining, arts, sports, and top-tier healthcare.

Ready to make a lasting impact on animals, people, and a thriving veterinary team?

Apply now to join North Country Veterinary Services as our next Medical Director.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.