The Job Opportunity:
An established General Practice and Urgent Care hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director and participate in a structured Co-Ownership opportunity.

This position offers the opportunity to do more than lead the medical team. The incoming Medical Director will have a meaningful role in shaping the hospital’s clinical direction, developing its team, strengthening its culture, and helping guide its continued growth while sharing in the long-term success of the practice.

The opportunity is designed for a veterinarian who values evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, mentorship, and collaborative leadership and who is interested in taking the next step toward veterinary practice ownership.

The Medical Director will have the ability to establish and maintain high medical standards while helping develop workflows and protocols that support both general practice and urgent care medicine. Leadership responsibilities will include mentoring associate veterinarians, supporting the clinical team, improving case flow, and identifying opportunities to expand or enhance medical services.

The co-ownership structure allows the Medical Director to participate in the hospital’s performance and long-term value while receiving operational support in areas such as finance, human resources, recruiting, marketing, and practice operations.

This combination provides an opportunity to experience meaningful veterinary ownership while remaining focused on what matters most: excellent medicine, team development, patient care, and thoughtful clinical leadership.

Practice Information:
This modern veterinary hospital provides a combination of general practice and urgent care services, allowing the medical team to manage both routine healthcare needs and more immediate medical concerns.  The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic capabilities designed to support efficient case management, timely clinical decision-making, and high-quality patient care.  The practice is positioned for continued growth and is seeking a Medical Director who is excited to help shape its next chapter.

The hospital culture emphasizes:

• Evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Clinical excellence and thoughtful decision-making
• Collaborative case management
• Efficient urgent care workflows
• Compassionate patient care
• Clear client communication
• Strong staff-to-doctor support
• Mentorship and professional development
• Clinical autonomy
• Team accountability
• Sustainable practice growth

The veterinary team is collaborative and committed to supporting one another while maintaining high standards of patient care.

The Medical Director will have meaningful influence over the hospital’s medical culture and clinical direction while receiving administrative and operational resources to support the business side of the practice.

The ownership model is designed to preserve doctor-led clinical leadership, allowing the hospital’s medical identity and standards to reflect the veterinarians and team members who practice there.

Role Responsibilities:

• Clinical Leadership
• Establish and maintain evidence-based medical standards
• Develop and uphold general practice and urgent care protocols
• Promote consistent, high-quality patient care
• Guide clinical decision-making and effective case management
• Support efficient patient flow within the urgent care environment
• Maintain high standards for medical documentation and record accuracy
• Promote appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations
• Support accurate medical charge capture
• Identify opportunities to enhance or expand clinical services
• Encourage thoughtful case discussion and collaboration among doctors
• Maintain a strong focus on client communication and patient outcomes

Team & Practice Leadership:

• Provide approachable and supportive medical leadership
• Mentor associate veterinarians and support their professional development
• Provide guidance in urgent care workflows, triage, and case management
• Help veterinarians strengthen clinical confidence and decision-making skills
• Participate in veterinarian and support staff hiring
• Support effective onboarding and integration of new team members
• Help develop efficient doctor and clinical team schedules
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and team-first hospital culture
• Encourage continuing education and development of individual clinical interests
• Partner with practice leadership on operational strategy
• Promote effective communication between doctors, technicians, support staff, and administrative leadership

Practice Growth & Ownership:

• Participate in strategic planning for the hospital
• Help guide responsible practice growth while maintaining medical quality
• Participate in annual planning and performance discussions
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical efficiency and patient services
• Support appropriate community engagement and practice development initiatives
• Participate in the hospital’s structured co-ownership model
• Contribute to decisions affecting the hospital’s long-term direction
• Balance clinical excellence with responsible business stewardship
• Help develop a sustainable practice that supports patients, clients, doctors, and team members

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
• Experience in general practice, urgent care, or a combination of both preferred
• Interest in medical leadership and veterinary practice ownership
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based medicine
• Ability to establish and uphold 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 clinical guidance and feedback
• Understanding of efficient patient flow and case management
• Interest in practice growth and long-term strategic development
• Commitment to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace

Previous Medical Director experience may be beneficial, but the opportunity may also be appropriate for an experienced veterinarian who has demonstrated leadership abilities and is ready to advance into formal medical leadership and practice ownership.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation designed to recognize both clinical and leadership responsibilities
• Competitive veterinarian compensation
• Additional compensation for Medical Director responsibilities
• Performance-based earning opportunities
• Participation in practice profitability
• Long-term equity and ownership 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 receive operational resources in areas such as:

• Practice operations
• Financial management
• Human resources
• Recruiting
• Marketing
• Business planning

This structure allows the veterinarian to maintain meaningful involvement in the hospital’s business and strategic direction without carrying every administrative responsibility independently.

For a veterinarian interested in medical leadership, clinical autonomy, team development, and veterinary practice ownership, this position provides an opportunity to help shape a hospital’s future while sharing in its continued growth and success.

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