About the Role
Veterinary Medical Director (DVM) – Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic
Lead with Purpose. Practice Exceptional Medicine. Love Where You Live.
No after-hours emergency / no on-call / no weekends!
Compensation of 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:
- Enjoy first-year earning potential of $190,000, plus ongoing production opportunities.
Compensation includes:- Base salary of up to $150,000
- $10,000 annual Medical Director Bonus Program
- Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus
- Plus, enjoy production-based compensation with no negative accrual, allowing you to earn beyond your base salary while maintaining income stability.
- 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, mentorship, and personalized coaching
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.
Proudly Serving the Lowcountry
Located on Johns Island, Sun Dog Cat Moon Veterinary Clinic is proud to care for pets and families throughout the Charleston Lowcountry.
Proudly serving clients from Johns Island, Wadmalaw Island, Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, Edisto Island, Folly Beach, Mount Pleasant, Charleston, James Island, and surrounding communities.
Ready to Lead? Join Sun Dog Cat Moon and lead a respected companion-animal practice on the South Carolina coast.
