Veterinarian Medical Director | Small Animal + Exotic Practice
About this role
Make more meaningful moments at Allentown Animal Care!
Medical Director | Leadership Development Available
Small Animal (Exotics Welcome) | GP + Surgery
📍 Allentown, PA
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Diverse Caseload: Gain experience with a wide range of species, from dogs and cats to exotic pets like birds, reptiles, and small mammals.
- Mentorship and Growth: Benefit from a supportive team environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development for both new graduates and experienced veterinarians.
- Advanced Technology: Work with state-of-the-art equipment, including digital radiology, ultrasound and advanced dental procedures, to provide the best care for your patients.
- Established Reputation, Endless Opportunity: Allentown Animal Care has deep roots in the community and a loyal client base. You'll inherit a respected hospital while having the opportunity to introduce new ideas, grow services, strengthen the team and continue elevating the level of care.
- Community Engagement: Join a clinic that is deeply committed to the community, providing compassionate care and engaging in local wildlife rescue efforts.
Life in Allentown, PA
Living in Allentown, PA, offers an exciting blend of urban amenities and natural beauty that caters to diverse lifestyles. As Pennsylvania's third-largest city, Allentown boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and a dynamic arts scene. With numerous parks and recreational facilities, outdoor enthusiasts can explore miles of trails, scenic rivers, and green spaces right in the city's backyard. Allentown's central location in the Lehigh Valley provides easy access to major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and New York City, making it ideal for commuters.
The Allentown Animal Care+ CVP Difference
We’re part of the Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) fam, a veterinarian-led network that believes in freedom, support, and growth. That means:
- Creative Compensation Packages: Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations and never include negative accrual.
- Expansive Network: Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 140+ hospitals in 18 states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision + 24/7 Mental Health Support – Because you deserve to be taken care of, too.
- Clinical Autonomy: Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team that has your back.
- Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs.
- Competitive compensation with sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- No Negative Accrual — ever. Monthly Bonus and Reset.
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Annual CE allowance + paid CE time off
- Paid licensing and fees (state license, DEA, AVMA PLIT, VIN & more)
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 24/7 mental health support
- 401(k) with match + Equity Opportunities
- Pet care discounts + Most IDEXX labs free - because your own pets deserve great care, too
- Team recognition and incentive programs that celebrate all hospital team members monthly
At Allentown Animal Care, you’ll practice meaningful medicine, build lasting client relationships, and be supported by a team that genuinely cares — about you, your growth, and your wellbeing.
CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Company at a glance
At Community Veterinary Partners, we believe a kinder, more compassionate world begins with how we care—for animals, for people, and for each other.
We’re a growing community of over 140 locally led general practice, exotic, large animal, and ER/Specialty veterinary hospitals, across 18 states, united by a shared mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people.
Each hospital in our community has its own story, culture, and values—and we believe in honoring and celebrating that individuality. What brings us together is a commitment to care that’s not just clinically excellent, but deeply human in spirit.
Our work is guided by four core pillars
- Elevate Care: through clinical autonomy, innovation, and shared expertise
- Champion People: with well-being support, mentorship, and career growth
- Enhance Experiences: for our teams, clients, and patients alike
- Expand Impact: in the communities we serve and the profession we love
Whether it’s mentoring the next generation of doctors, hosting clinical trials, fostering leadership, or helping a team open the doors to a new hospital, CVP is building something lasting: a trusted community where veterinary professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead.
We’re not just in the business of veterinary medicine—we’re building a place where people grow, teams thrive, and every meaningful moment of care makes a difference.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 24/7 Mental Health Support
- Sign-on Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Monthly Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual CE Allowance
- Paid CE Time Off
- Paid Licensing and Fees
- 401(k) With Match
- Equity Opportunities
- Pet Care Discounts
- Free IDEXX Labs
- Team Recognition and Incentive Programs
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