Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, a Fear Free™ certified animal hospital located in the
historic Fells Point area of Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a veterinarian with strong general practice medicine and surgery skills to step into a
Medical Director role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DVM who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and delivering top-tier veterinary care.
Founded in 1999, our AAHA-style general practice treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets with an emphasis on client communication and fear-free handling. Our facility features 5 exam rooms, a dedicated second-floor surgery suite, in-house IDEXX lab that's been fully upgraded in Summer 2026, digital radiology, and intraoral dental radiology. We're well-equipped to support a robust caseload of medical, soft tissue surgical, and dental cases.
As Medical Director, you will lead a dedicated veterinary team and provide high-quality patient care while guiding clinical decisions and team development. You’ll play a key role in:
- Leading by example in medical and surgical standards
- Mentoring veterinarians and support staff
- Supporting hospital operations and team culture
- Collaborating with hospital leadership to implement clinical protocols and improve workflows
- Oversee and provide preventive care, diagnostics, and chronic disease management
- Perform general soft tissue surgeries (spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign body surgeries, etc.)
- Deliver dental care including dental extractions with radiographic support
- Promote Fear Free practices in a compassionate, client-centered environment
- DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland
- Minimum 3 years of small animal experience
- Proficiency in general soft tissue surgery and dental care
- Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred
- Passion for coaching, collaboration, and delivering gold-standard medicine
- 💲 Competitive ProSal, with annual base salary range of $150,00-$180,000+ per year
- 👩⚕️ Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
- 💸 Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
- 🤝 Ownership interest? $400,000 equity ownership package with no money out of pocket
- 🚚 Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
- 🩺 Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
- 💼 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
- 💵 Student loan assistance for early career candidates – up to $15,000/year for 4 years
- 🧑🎓 Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $3,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
- 📜 Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
- 📅 Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
- 🧘♀️ Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
- 🐾 Pet care discounts for your furry family members
Compensation is negotiable based on experience and relevant credentials with an annual base salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.
