Medical Director - Emergency Veterinarian

• Work on the clinical floor 3–4 days per week
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Veterinarians
• Conduct annual reviews, host team meetings, develop compliance protocols, and ensure adherence to standards of care
• Oversee medical staffing plans and align doctor scheduling to patient care needs and operational goals
• Partner with Hospital Leadership and Regional Operations to drive hospital strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve financial goals
• Create and maintain a positive, team-first environment focused on quality medicine and outstanding client service
• Support Veterinarians’ professional and personal development through coaching and guidance

Benefits:

• $180-200k base salary + production (no negative accrual) (negotiable)
  • Higher base salary offered for specialists pursuing a Medical Director position
• Eligible for an annual performance bonus 
• Equity available to qualified candidates
• Up to $50k sign-on bonus
• Up to $10k relocation assistance 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 2% company match
• Paid parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid time off 
• CE Allowance ($3,500 a year and 3 days of CE-specific PTO for Medical Directors)
• We pay 100% of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees
• Access to specialized veterinary training courses, including a Veterinary Medical Director Cohort Training Program.
• No state income tax! 

Our ideal candidate:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Active veterinary license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain – we cover state licensure transfer fees)
• Federal DEA licenses or is eligible to obtain upon hire
• 5+ years of Emergency (ER) Veterinary Medicine practice experience
• Prior experience in a Medical Director or leadership role
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills
• Proficiency in internal medicine, diagnostics, surgery and emergency care
• Committed to practicing gold-standard medicine and fostering a positive, growth-focused culture

About Our Hospital:

• A 6,180-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility providing advanced emergency and specialty care
• Advanced diagnostics: onsite CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy
• Fully equipped surgical suites
• Specialized equipment including Snyder oxygen cages, canine/feline transfusions, LigaSure, PoliPhase sealant, and GIA stapler
• 24/7 patient monitoring and critical care
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy services
• Isolation ward for infectious disease care
• Home to Cure for Cats Thyroid Treatment Center
• A collaborative group of experts that values teamwork, quality medicine, and client experience
• Highly skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff