The Job Opportunity:
A well-established companion animal hospital is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead the veterinary team while maintaining an active clinical role. This unique opportunity offers the potential for equity participation and ownership, allowing a veterinarian to enjoy the benefits of practice ownership and wealth-building potential while receiving operational support from an experienced veterinary organization. The position is ideal for a veterinarian who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, business growth, and clinical excellence.
Practice Information:
This veterinarian-led hospital provides comprehensive companion animal services, including preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and wellness programs. The practice combines advanced medical capabilities with a collaborative culture that prioritizes patient care, client relationships, and professional development. Leadership is empowered to influence hospital culture, medical protocols, and long-term strategic direction while benefiting from administrative and operational support.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide medical leadership and oversight for the veterinary team
- Establish and maintain standards of clinical excellence and patient care
- Mentor associate veterinarians and support staff
- Collaborate with operational leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and hospital performance
- Develop and implement medical protocols and quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain an active clinical schedule, including examinations, diagnostics, and surgery
- Participate in recruitment, retention, and professional development efforts
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Support client growth, community engagement, and hospital development initiatives
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree
- Active veterinary license in good standing
- Minimum of 4–5 years of clinical experience preferred
- Prior leadership, mentorship, or management experience preferred
- Strong communication, business, financial, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and support practice growth
- Interest in ownership, leadership, and long-term business development
- Fear Free or HABRI certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive compensation package
- Relocation assistance available
- Leadership incentive and profit-sharing opportunities
- Optional equity participation with ownership opportunities available
- Potential semi-annual profit distributions for participating partners
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance and leadership development programs.
- Professional dues, licensing support, and liability insurance coverage
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Operational and administrative support from an experienced veterinary leadership team
- Clinical autonomy with significant influence over hospital culture and medical direction
- No restrictive non-compete agreement
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