Medical Director at Saltwater Animal Hospital

Lead with Purpose at Saltwater Animal Hospital! Saltwater Animal Hospital is looking for a medical director to lead our growing practice, mentor our talented team, and uphold our commitment to clinical excellence.

Why Saltwater Animal Hospital? 

Specialized Support: Work with a talented, collaborative team supported by a 1:1 LVT-to-doctor ratio and 2:1 medical support staff-to-doctor ratio, ensuring smooth workflows so you can focus on what you do best—caring for patients. We have Fear-Free Certified team members, 2 feline-only exam rooms, and a dedicated cat ward to deliver the best care for our feline friends. 

Expansive Range of Services: From routine care to complex cases, we offer a comprehensive range of medical, dental, and surgical services. Our in-house partnerships with specialists allow us to deliver advanced treatments, supporting the high-quality care we’re known for. 

State-of-the-Art Facility: Our modern hospital is equipped with digital radiography (including dental), in-house lab capabilities, ultrasound, and Class IV laser therapy. Located in beautiful Downtown Des Moines, we’re just a 10-minute walk from the beach and local trails! 

Positive, Fun Culture: Our team is committed to maintaining a welcoming, supportive environment where learning is valued and high standards are prioritized. We participate in a monthly journal club with the medical team.  We also love having fun and celebrating with daily shout-outs, monthly potlucks, and holiday events! 

Your Role as Medical Director:

• Inspire & Mentor: Lead and empower a dedicated team, fostering collaboration and a positive culture.
• Champion Excellence: Set the standard for high-quality, ethical care through strategic leadership.
• Collaborate Strategically: Partner with the Practice Manager to shape operational goals and annual plans.
• Drive Growth: Promote continuous learning and professional development for all team members.
• Uphold our strong standing as a trusted care provider while driving growth and further solidifying our presence in the community.

About You: We’re looking for a veterinarian with proven clinical expertise, a passion for leadership, and a dedication to fostering an inclusive, drama-free workplace. Prior leadership experience is preferred but not required.

Learn more about our hospital at:  https://saltwateranimalhospital.com/ 

Location: 22014 7th Ave S, Suite 100, Des Moines, WA 98198 

Benefits: 

• Competitive annual base salary + monthly production bonus (with no negative accrual!) + Medical Director bonus 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Paid time off 

• 401k with employer match 

• Paid CE with continuing education time off 

• Developed leadership program 

• Wellness programs 

Salary range of $120,000-$180,000/year, with an average production percentage of 20-22%. 

Your Benefits

• Competitive Annual Base Salary!
• Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
• Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
• 401k with employer match
• Continued comprehensive Leadership Training Program
• Structured Mentorship Program
• Paid Parental leave
• Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Power of the Network to use in the Clinic and to Grow your Interests
• Flexible Schedule- Let’s talk!

Doctor Mentorship Program
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.

Clinical Tracks Program

Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.

About Mission Pet Health

Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!

We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. 

Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for. 

So, what’s in it for you at Mission?

• Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
• Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
• A culture where YOUR well-being comes first

We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it!

Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking. 

Apply today - we'd love to meet you!