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Medical Director (Managing DVM)

Innovetive Petcare

Johns Island, South Carolina, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jun 2026

About the role

Medical Director (Managing DVM)

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Johns Island, South Carolina

Description

Veterinary Medical Director (DVM) – Small Animal | Johns Island (Charleston), SC Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic

Lead with Purpose. Practice Exceptional Medicine. Love Where You Live.

At a glance: Full-time Medical Director · Johns Island, SC (greater Charleston)

No after-hours emergency / no on-call (base + production + Medical Director stipend) · Sign-on bonus + relocation

Are you a veterinarian who believes exceptional medicine comes from clinical excellence, collaboration, and individualized patient care? Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Medical Director to lead our small-animal team.

Located just outside historic Charleston on beautiful Johns Island, Sun Dog Cat Moon is an established, highly respected small-animal (dog & cat) general practice offering a full spectrum of companion-animal care — preventive medicine, dentistry, surgery, and daytime urgent care — with the integrative therapies such as acupuncture and laser therapy. As Medical Director, you'll own the medical direction of a hospital known for thoughtful medicine, client education, and strong team relationships — with the autonomy to practice your way and the work-life experience of living in a coastal community.

Why Sun Dog Cat Moon?

Established, community-focused practice serving Johns Island, Charleston, Kiawah, Seabrook, James Island, Mount Pleasant, and West Ashley
Strong reputation for high-quality, compassionate companion-animal medicine and personalized care
A full spectrum of care, with integrative therapies available alongside conventional medicine
A tenured Practice Manager who runs day-to-day operations — so your focus stays on medicine and your team
Opportunity to shape hospital culture, mentorship, and medical standards
Leadership role with the support (and CMO/regional resources) of a growing veterinary organization
Minutes from Charleston's beaches, waterways, dining, and historic downtown

What You'll Do

Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals
Lead and mentor associate veterinarians and support staff
Foster a positive, collaborative, growth-oriented hospital culture
Set and uphold medical standards and drive patient outcomes
Build lasting client relationships through education and communication
Help guide strategic growth and future initiatives for the hospital

Qualifications & Competencies

What We're Looking For

DVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary school
Active South Carolina veterinary license (or ability to obtain one)
A confident companion-animal clinician — open to first-time leaders; prior leadership preferred, not required
Comfort with routine surgery and dentistry in general practice
Strong communication, mentorship, and relationship-building skills
Openness to integrative/complementary medicine is a plus, not a requirement

As Medical Director you'll receive:

Competitive base salary plus production (ProSal)
Medical Director Bonus Program
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid parental leave
CE allowance plus paid CE days
AVMA, state VMA, DEA, and license reimbursement; VIN membership
Short and long-term disability; professional liability insurance; EAP
Employee pet-care discounts
Leadership development and mentorship

Why Johns Island? Johns Island offers the perfect blend of Lowcountry charm and coastal living — easy access to Charleston's historic district, world-class restaurants, beaches, boating, and fishing, in one of South Carolina's fastest-growing and most desirable communities.

Ready to Lead? Join Sun Dog Cat Moon and lead a respected companion-animal practice on the South Carolina coast.