The Job Opportunity:
A growing General Practice and Urgent Care hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director with the opportunity to participate as a Co-Owner.

This position offers an opportunity to combine clinical medicine, leadership, and veterinary practice ownership. Rather than simply stepping into an established leadership position, the incoming Medical Director will have meaningful involvement in shaping the hospital’s medical standards, team culture, clinical services, and long-term direction.

The opportunity is particularly well suited for a veterinarian who enjoys evidence-based medicine, mentoring colleagues, improving clinical workflows, and building a positive hospital culture. The Medical Director will have the autonomy to help develop a practice that reflects thoughtful medical standards while receiving operational resources that allow greater focus on medicine, people, and patient care.

Through a structured co-ownership model, the Medical Director may also participate in the hospital’s financial performance, continued growth, and long-term equity value.

This is an opportunity for an experienced veterinarian to take the next step into medical leadership and practice ownership while helping build a collaborative hospital where both the veterinary team and the practice can continue to grow.

Practice Information:
This modern veterinary hospital provides a combination of general practice and urgent care services, allowing the medical team to manage preventive and routine healthcare needs alongside more immediate medical concerns.  The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic capabilities designed to support efficient case management, thoughtful clinical decision-making, and high-quality patient care.  The practice is positioned for continued growth and is seeking a Medical Director who can provide consistent clinical leadership while supporting the professional development of associate veterinarians and the broader hospital team.

The hospital’s clinical philosophy emphasizes:

• Evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Individualized patient care
• Clinical autonomy with appropriate collaboration
• Efficient general practice and urgent care workflows
• Compassionate client communication
• Thoughtful triage and case management
• Mentorship and professional development
• Strong support for the veterinary team
• Sustainable hospital growth
• A collaborative, team-first culture

The Medical Director will have meaningful influence over the hospital’s clinical direction while receiving support in areas such as operations, finance, human resources, recruiting, and marketing.

The ownership structure is designed to maintain doctor-led medical leadership, allowing the veterinarian to focus on clinical excellence, team development, and the continued advancement of the practice.

Role Responsibilities:

• Clinical Leadership
• Establish and maintain high standards for evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Develop and uphold general practice and urgent care medical protocols
• Lead effective clinical decision-making and case management
• Support efficient urgent care triage and patient flow
• Promote high-quality, individualized patient care
• Maintain strong standards for client communication and education
• Oversee medical record quality and accuracy
• Support appropriate documentation and medical charge capture
• Identify opportunities to enhance or expand clinical services
• Encourage collaborative case discussions and shared learning
• Help maintain consistency in medical standards across the veterinary team

Team & Practice Leadership:

• Provide approachable and supportive leadership for veterinarians and clinical team members
• Mentor associate veterinarians in medicine, urgent care workflows, and triage
• Encourage continuing education and individual professional development
• Support hiring and onboarding of veterinarians and support team members
• Help develop efficient clinical workflows and scheduling strategies
• Foster a respectful, collaborative, and team-oriented hospital culture
• Provide constructive clinical feedback and coaching
• Encourage effective communication across the hospital
• Partner with operational leadership on hospital initiatives
• Help create an environment where team members can develop professionally and contribute ideas

Practice Growth & Ownership:

• Participate in the hospital’s structured co-ownership model
• Contribute to strategic and annual practice planning
• Help guide responsible revenue and practice growth while maintaining medical excellence
• Participate in performance and operational reviews
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical efficiency and patient services
• Support appropriate marketing and community engagement initiatives
• Participate in decisions affecting the hospital’s continued development
• Balance clinical priorities with responsible business stewardship
• Help shape the hospital’s long-term direction and culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree
• Active veterinary license or eligibility to obtain appropriate state licensure
• Several years of clinical veterinary experience preferred
• General practice, urgent care, or related clinical experience preferred
• Strong commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Interest in veterinary leadership and practice ownership
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate medical standards
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Interest in mentoring and developing associate veterinarians
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and clinical guidance
• Understanding of efficient case management and patient flow
• Interest in practice growth and long-term strategic development
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace

Previous Medical Director experience may be beneficial; however, an experienced veterinarian who has demonstrated strong clinical leadership and is ready to advance into formal medical leadership and ownership may also be considered.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation designed to recognize the veterinarian’s clinical, leadership, and practice-development responsibilities
• Competitive veterinarian compensation
• Additional compensation for Medical Director responsibilities
• Performance-based earning opportunities
• Participation in practice profitability
• Long-term equity value
• Structured co-ownership opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-supported retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Dedicated continuing education time
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional license and credential reimbursement
• Professional liability coverage
• Veterinary professional memberships and clinical resources
• Relocation assistance where applicable

The Medical Director will also have access to operational resources that may include:

• Practice operations support
• Financial and business resources
• Human resources support
• Recruiting assistance
• Marketing resources
• Strategic and business planning support

This structure provides the veterinarian with an opportunity to participate meaningfully in practice ownership and long-term growth while maintaining a strong focus on clinical excellence, evidence-based medicine, mentorship, team development, and patient care.

For a veterinarian interested in taking the next step into leadership and ownership, this position offers the opportunity to help shape a growing hospital, develop a strong veterinary team, and share in the practice’s continued success.

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