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.
- 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
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
• 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.