Medical Director

About the Role

Escape to cottage country and step into a leadership position that combines hands-on veterinary medicine with meaningful team development. As Medical Director at Muskoka Animal Hospital, you'll lead a fully equipped, progressive practice while enjoying the incredible lifestyle that Huntsville, Ontario offers—think lake access, skiing, hiking, and a tight-knit community just steps away from world-class recreational opportunities.

This isn't a desk job. You'll cast the vision for the management team, mentor veterinarians toward their goals, oversee surgical and medical cases, and ensure the highest standards of care. At the same time, you'll roll up your sleeves and provide veterinary services alongside your team. The practice is committed to continuous learning and development, with opportunities for mentorship across the VetStrategy network of over 1,500 DVMs.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Development: Set the vision for clinic management, work closely with veterinarians on clinical and personal goals, develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures, and address client concerns collaboratively.
• Monitoring and Feedback: Participate in clinic and staff performance discussions, facilitate veterinarian meetings, ensure client confidence in medical services, and follow up on protocol adherence.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Act as a professional role model, guide veterinary staff to operate at the highest level, establish a collaborative culture for patient care, and provide continuing education across VetStrategy clinics.
• Hands-on Support: Build community awareness and loyalty, innovate operational practices, contribute to hiring decisions, and oversee narcotic use authorization.
• Advancing Medical Care: Oversee surgical and medical cases for all DVMs, maintain and improve quality of medicine and surgical procedures, establish medical protocols, and elevate care standards through coaching and development.

Requirements

• Provincial DVM licensing, or eligibility to be licensed
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
• Passion for leading veterinary teams
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a growth mindset
• Strong desire to educate and build relationships with clients
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Salary: $150,000–$180,000 CAD per year, based on experience
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your family
• Bonus potential
• Generous continuing education allowance
• VIN membership paid
• Professional licensing dues paid
• Paid vacation
• Generous personal pet policy
• Access to VetStrategy network of over 1,500 DVMs for mentorship and professional collaboration
• Care Fund: a yearly allotment for each DVM to use at their discretion to support patient care
• State-of-the-art clinic with advanced medical equipment and new infrastructure

About the Practice

Muskoka Animal Hospital is a fully equipped, well-established small animal practice in Huntsville, ON, part of the VetStrategy group—a 100% Canadian-operated network of veterinary clinics with locations throughout Canada. The practice is known for pushing the boundaries of progressive medicine and maximizing the potential of its team. Long-time, loyal clients trust the hospital with their beloved pets, and the clinic culture prioritizes healthy team dynamics and genuine growth opportunities.

VetStrategy is guided by three core promises: Our People Promise (to be a great place to work), Our Customer Promise (to deliver world-class veterinary care locally), and Our Sustainability Promise (to be a force for good). The organization values collaboration, embraces challenges, and is deeply rooted in compassion for people, patients, and communities. Huntsville offers an exceptional lifestyle—nestled in Muskoka's outdoor paradise, you'll have access to lakes, mountains, year-round recreation, and a vibrant cottage-country community.