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Chief Medical Officer (CMO)


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Angell Animal Medical Center is seeking an experienced compassionate and collaborative Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide clinical leadership across multiple specialty veterinary services.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned veterinarian who is passionate about clinical excellence team development mentorship and delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Chief Medical Officer serves as a key clinical and leadership resource for the hospital. Working closely with Service Directors hospital leadership clinicians and support teams the CMO will help ensure high-quality medical care excellent client service strong interdepartmental collaboration and a positive culture throughout the organization.

The CMO will:

  • Provide clinical and operational leadership across 34 specialty services.
  • Serve as a trusted medical and surgical resource for clinicians and hospital teams.
  • Promote collaboration and consistency across specialty services.
  • Provide leadership and decision-making support during complex cases and crisis situations.
  • Address and resolve client concerns related to medical care with professionalism compassion and sound judgment.
  • Support patient safety quality assurance and consistent standards of medical and surgical care.
  • Lead mentor and develop veterinary professionals and support staff.
  • Support recruitment onboarding training and professional development of specialists interns residents and other veterinary team members.
  • Help ensure veterinary training and continuing education programs meet professional and licensing standards.
  • Work closely with Service Directors and hospital leadership on staffing scheduling performance management and operational needs.
  • Participate in hospital committees leadership meetings and long-term planning.
  • Develop and oversee departmental budgets and promote responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
  • Help develop and maintain effective policies procedures and clinical and promote Angells values of Compassion Integrity Collaboration Excellence Service and Positivity.

WHO YOU ARE:

We are looking for a veterinary leader who combines strong clinical expertise with exceptional communication and people-management skills.

  • An experienced veterinarian who leads by example.
  • Approachable collaborative and highly visible within the hospital.
  • Comfortable making thoughtful and timely decisions in complex or high-pressure situations.
  • Skilled at building relationships across specialties and departments.
  • Passionate about mentoring and developing veterinary professionals.
  • Committed to excellent medicine and exceptional client service.
  • Organized adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Financially responsible and mindful of the resources required to support a nonprofit mission.
  • Dedicated to creating a positive respectful and supportive workplace.

Most importantly you understand that outstanding veterinary medicine begins with compassion for patients clients and the people who provide their care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • DVM or VMD degree.
  • Completion of an internship.
  • Minimum of 510 years of veterinary experience following completion of training.
  • Progressive professional responsibility and previous supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Experience working in a specialty veterinary or complex hospital environment.
  • Strong clinical interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations develop solutions and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-volume clinical environment.
  • Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Outlook and veterinary hospital information systems.

COMPENSATION:

Base Salary- 220k-240k

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

WHY JOIN ANGELL:

At Angell Animal Medical Center youll have the opportunity to work alongside talented veterinary specialists and dedicated hospital professionals who share a commitment to exceptional patient care.

As CMO youll have a meaningful role in shaping clinical excellence developing veterinary teams strengthening collaboration and advancing the mission of a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals and the people who love them.

If youre ready to bring your clinical expertise leadership and passion for veterinary medicine to a role where you can make a lasting impact we invite you to apply.


Required Experience:

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