Angell Animal Medical Center is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and collaborative Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide clinical leadership across multiple specialty veterinary services.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned veterinarian who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, mentorship, and delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Chief Medical Officer serves as a key clinical and leadership resource for the hospital. Working closely with Service Directors, hospital leadership, clinicians, and support teams, the CMO will help ensure high-quality medical care, excellent client service, strong interdepartmental collaboration, and a positive culture throughout the organization.
The CMO will:
- Provide clinical and operational leadership across 3–4 specialty services.
- Serve as a trusted medical and surgical resource for clinicians and hospital teams.
- Promote collaboration and consistency across specialty services.
- Provide leadership and decision-making support during complex cases and crisis situations.
- Address and resolve client concerns related to medical care with professionalism, compassion, and sound judgment.
- Support patient safety, quality assurance, and consistent standards of medical and surgical care.
- Lead, mentor, and develop veterinary professionals and support staff.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development of specialists, interns, residents, and other veterinary team members.
- Help ensure veterinary training and continuing education programs meet professional and licensing standards.
- Work closely with Service Directors and hospital leadership on staffing, scheduling, performance management, and operational needs.
- Participate in hospital committees, leadership meetings, and long-term planning.
- Develop and oversee departmental budgets and promote responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
- Help develop and maintain effective policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.Model and promote Angell's values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, Service, and Positivity.
WHO YOU ARE:
We are looking for a veterinary leader who combines strong clinical expertise with exceptional communication and people-management skills.
- An experienced veterinarian who leads by example.
- Approachable, collaborative, and highly visible within the hospital.
- Comfortable making thoughtful and timely decisions in complex or high-pressure situations.
- Skilled at building relationships across specialties and departments.
- Passionate about mentoring and developing veterinary professionals.
- Committed to excellent medicine and exceptional client service.
- Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Financially responsible and mindful of the resources required to support a nonprofit mission.
- Dedicated to creating a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace.
Most importantly, you understand that outstanding veterinary medicine begins with compassion for patients, clients, and the people who provide their care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- DVM or VMD degree.
- Completion of an internship.
- Minimum of 5–10 years of veterinary experience following completion of training.
- Progressive professional responsibility and previous supervisory or leadership experience.
- Experience working in a specialty veterinary or complex hospital environment.
- Strong clinical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and make sound decisions.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and veterinary hospital information systems.
COMPENSATION:
Base Salary- 220k-240k
Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for additional compensation aligned with their qualifications
WHY JOIN ANGELL?:
At Angell Animal Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented veterinary specialists and dedicated hospital professionals who share a commitment to exceptional patient care.
As CMO, you'll have a meaningful role in shaping clinical excellence, developing veterinary teams, strengthening collaboration, and advancing the mission of a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals and the people who love them.
If you're ready to bring your clinical expertise, leadership, and passion for veterinary medicine to a role where you can make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.
