Director of Specialty Medicine - Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
About the Job
Description
Are you a veterinary specialist ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team of dedicated professionals in a dynamic, growing practice? Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is seeking an experienced, visionary Director of Specialty Medicine to join and guide our diverse team of board-certified specialists. This is an exceptional opportunity for a veterinary specialist who wants to blend clinical practice with leadership and management in a thriving environment that values teamwork, excellence, and innovation.
About the Role:
As the Director of Specialty Medicine, you will be the leader of our talented specialty team, ensuring high-quality, consistent care across all specialties. With a two-day clinical schedule and two days dedicated to administrative responsibilities, this role offers the balance many specialists seek as they transition into leadership positions. You will have clinical case responsibility 50% of the time within your own specialty, allowing you to maintain your practice while shaping the future of CCVS.
Responsibilities include:
- Leadership, management, and accountability for the specialty veterinary team
- Ensuring high standards of patient care across specialties
- Specialty recruitment, including attending conferences and recruiting events (15% travel)
- Managing departmental budgets and overseeing specialist compensation
- Maintaining a balance between clinical work and administrative duties, including leadership development and strategic planning
Why Join CCVS?
- Innovative Environment: You’ll lead a team that includes a wide range of specialties, including Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Exotics, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Dermatology.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced schedule with competitive compensation and additional production-based bonuses.
- Educational Leadership: CCVS has a strong culture of education, with in-house technician training, rotating and specialty internships, and residencies in ECC and surgery.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a cohesive, collaborative team that fosters mentorship, growth, and shared success.
Education & Qualifications:
- Diplomate of an American or European College of Veterinary small animal clinical specialties
- More than 3 years post-residency in clinical small animal practice
- Managerial experience preferred, but we will support a candidate eager to grow into a leadership role
Competitive Benefits Package:
At CCVS, we believe in taking care of our team just as much as we care for our patients. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Trupanion Pet Insurance: Company-paid premiums for two team members' pets
- Short Term Disability: Employer-paid
- Weekly Grocery Delivery: Convenient meal and snack options available at the hospital
- Complimentary Life Insurance ($15,000) with options to purchase more for yourself or your family
- Veterinary Social Worker: Full-time, on-site support for team members and clients
- 401K with company match: Up to 3% fully matched, 50% match up to 5%
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance through United Healthcare, with multiple options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Long Term Disability options
- Generous CE Program and paid time off for professional development
- Uniforms (scrubs and jackets) provided at no cost
- Team Member Discounts for pet care
- Paid PTO and holidays
- Professional Liability Insurance (AVMA PLIT) provided
- Reimbursement for licensing, dues, VIN, and specialty memberships
- And more…
Why CCVS?
At Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, you’ll be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and excellence. Our location offers the opportunity to work in a beautiful, thriving region while contributing to a team that’s dedicated to providing gold-standard medical care for pets across Cape Cod and the Islands. With more than 20 specialists across nine specialties, CCVS is committed to fostering a supportive work environment where specialists and staff alike can thrive both personally and professionally.
Join us and be a part of a hospital that invests in your future as much as you invest in the health and well-being of your patients.
For more information or to apply, please contact Chelly Smith at michellesmith@capecodvetspecialists.com.
We are proud to be a United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, committed to building sustainable and fulfilling careers for veterinary professionals while providing exceptional care to our community.