The Job Opportunity:
An established veterinary organization is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as a Regional Veterinary Leader overseeing multiple hospitals and supporting the continued growth and development of the region. 
This is an exciting opportunity for a DVM or VMD who is ready to expand their impact beyond a single hospital while remaining connected to clinical medicine. The Regional will work closely with hospital leadership and veterinary teams to support medical excellence, doctor recruitment and retention, mentorship, culture, hospital performance, and regional growth.
This position is well suited to an experienced regional veterinary leader or a strong Medical Director who is ready to take the next step in their career and help shape the future of multiple hospitals.
The role combines strategic leadership with continued clinical involvement, allowing the successful candidate to remain connected to patient care while helping veterinary teams and hospitals thrive.

Practice Information:
The organization includes multiple veterinary hospitals with different areas of clinical focus and opportunities for continued development. The regional team includes experienced veterinarians, support staff, and hospital leaders who value collaboration, high-quality medicine, and a positive workplace culture. Previous multi-hospital or regional leadership experience is valued. Experienced Medical Directors who are ready to broaden their leadership responsibilities are also encouraged to consider the opportunity. Additional experience in general practice, specialty medicine, hospital financial performance, staffing, recruiting, acquisitions, new hospital development, or integrations would be beneficial.

The organization emphasizes:

• Evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Strong clinical standards
• Veterinarian-led decision-making
• Mentorship and professional development
• Doctor recruitment and retention
• Collaborative hospital cultures
• Continued improvement of medical services
• Regional collaboration among veterinary professionals

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction across multiple veterinary hospitals
• Support hospital performance and continued operational development
• Work closely with hospital leadership to establish priorities and implement meaningful improvements
• Help guide regional growth and expansion initiatives
• Support hospital improvements, new initiatives, and opportunities for continued development
• Promote consistent medical and professional standards across the region
• Veterinary Team Developmen
• Build strong relationships with veterinarians and hospital teams
• Mentor doctors and support their professional development
• Help recruit and retain talented veterinarians
• Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, accountability, and continuous learning
• Support doctors through periods of organizational or operational change
• Encourage open communication between veterinary teams and hospital leadership

Clinical Leadership:

• Remain clinically connected through emergency, urgent care, or other appropriate veterinary services
• Provide clinical coverage when needed as part of the broader leadership role
• Utilize evidence-based medicine and sound clinical judgment
• Support high standards of patient care and client communication
• Collaborate with doctors across multiple hospitals on challenging cases and medical decisions
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen clinical services and patient outcomes
• Business & Hospital Development
• Participate in hospital financial performance discussions and strategic planning
• Support doctor staffing, recruiting, retention, and productivity initiatives
• Help identify opportunities for hospital growth and service development
• Collaborate on acquisitions, new hospital development, integrations, and other growth initiatives as appropriate
• Work with organizational subject-matter experts to support successful implementation of larger strategic projects

Job Applicant Requirements:

• A DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program
• Active veterinary licensure in the applicable states or the ability to obtain required licenses
• Clinical experience in emergency and/or urgent care medicine
• The ability and willingness to perform surgery
• Strong veterinary leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to build trust and develop teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A people-first leadership philosophy
• A genuine interest in mentoring veterinarians and supporting professional development
• The ability to lead change thoughtfully and collaboratively
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• An interest in hospital operations, recruiting, retention, and continued organizational growth

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Potential equity opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan with employer contributions or matching
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities
• Veterinary team member benefits
• Leadership mentorship and coaching
• Opportunities for continued clinical practice

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