Chief of Staff - Veterinary Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

Chief of Staff (Veterinary Medicine)
Angell Animal Medical Center – Boston

Angell Animal Medical Center is seeking an experienced veterinary leader to serve as Chief of Staff. This is a highly visible executive leadership role responsible for overseeing medical quality, clinical operations, veterinary leadership, training programs, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth across one of the nation's leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals.

The Chief of Staff serves as the senior medical leader for the hospital, guiding a large team of veterinary professionals while partnering closely with executive leadership to advance clinical excellence, operational effectiveness, financial performance, and organizational goals.

What You’ll Do:

This role carries significant responsibility for the overall quality and success of the hospital. Key areas of oversight include:

• Lead and develop veterinary service directors and medical leadership teams
• Establish and maintain standards for exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes
• Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations, accreditation standards, hospital policies, and ethical practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across medical services and hospital operations
• Oversee veterinary internship, residency, externship, credentialing, and continuing education programs
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation
• Address complex medical, operational, and client concerns
• Partner with hospital leadership, community stakeholders, and development teams to support the mission and growth of the organization
• Maintain an active clinical presence within your specialty as time permits

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Current Massachusetts veterinary license, or ability to obtain licensure
• Demonstrated experience leading veterinary teams, departments, or hospitals
• Strong understanding of clinical operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and veterinary ethics
• Ten years of progressive leadership or management experience within a specialty, emergency, or multi-service veterinary hospital
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to lead through influence, accountability, and collaboration
• Experience developing and mentoring veterinary professionals and leaders
• Strong business, financial, and strategic planning abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in a veterinary specialty
• Experience overseeing internship, residency, or advanced training programs
• Experience managing budgets, staffing strategies, and organizational change initiatives

Leadership Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Build trust and foster collaboration across departments
• Communicate vision, strategy, and organizational priorities effectively
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams
• Balance clinical excellence with operational and financial stewardship
• Drive accountability while creating an engaged and supportive workplace culture
• Think strategically and lead through change

This is an exceptional opportunity for a respected veterinary leader who is passionate about advancing clinical excellence, developing future veterinary professionals, and helping shape the future of a premier veterinary medical center.

Compensation:

Salary: $375k

Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications.

Why Angell:

Angell Animal Medical Center is one of the nation's premier veterinary hospitals, recognized for clinical excellence, advanced specialty care, education, and innovation. As part of MSPCA-Angell, we are driven by a mission to improve the lives of animals and strengthen the bond between pets and the people who love them.

As Chief of Staff, you will have the opportunity to lead exceptional veterinary teams, shape clinical excellence across the organization, and help develop the next generation of veterinary leaders. Your work will directly influence patient outcomes, professional growth, and the future direction of the hospital.