Director of Veterinary Medicine
Practice Medicine with a Purpose
Help build a veterinary program where your leadership, compassion, and expertise leave a lasting impact on an entire community.
This Isn't Just Another Veterinary Job.
Build Something Meaningful.
Some veterinary positions ask you to maintain an existing program. This one asks you to help build one.
As the Director of Veterinary Medicine, you'll help shape the future of accessible veterinary care at the Animal Care Shelter for Kent County. From developing medical protocols and mentoring staff to expanding affordable services throughout our community, your leadership will influence countless animals and families for years to come.
If you've ever wanted the freedom to build something meaningful—not just inherit someone else's vision—this is your opportunity.
Why We're Building This Program
At ACSKC, we've spent years caring for shelter animals and supporting pet owners throughout Kent County. Now, we're taking the next step.
Our vision is to create a veterinary program that expands access to affordable care, strengthens the human-animal bond, and supports both shelter animals and the pets in our community.
Small-Town Charm. Big Quality of Life.
Located on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore, Kent County offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and waterfront living. From the historic streets of Chestertown to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, you'll find a welcoming community, vibrant local businesses, outdoor recreation, and a pace of life that's hard to find elsewhere. Best of all, you're within easy driving distance of Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia.
OUR MISSION. YOUR IMPACT.
Every day, animals with nowhere else to go come through our doors.
As Kent County's only open-admission, no-kill shelter, we're committed to giving each one compassionate care and a second chance. Now, we're expanding that commitment by building a veterinary program focused on accessible care, shelter medicine, and serving our community.
To Apply
Please email the following materials to Executive Director Michael Wessel at mwessel@acskc.org:
Cover Letter
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Three Professional References
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
The Next Chapter Starts Here
As the Founding Director of Veterinary Medicine, you'll have the rare opportunity to build something from the ground up while making a lasting difference for animals and the people who love them.
If you're ready to help shape the future of veterinary care in Kent County, we'd love to hear from you.