Area Medical Director - Lakeview

Bond Vet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Medical Director to lead its high-growth business in Chicago. This role focuses on enhancing the human-animal bond through innovative veterinary care. The ideal candidate will possess a customer-first approach and the ability to foster a collaborative environment among clinic teams. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality veterinary care, mentoring staff, and driving business performance. Join a mission-driven organization that values integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to exceptional pet care. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of veterinary services while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Work-life flexibility

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience preferred.
• 1+ years of Medical Director / Leadership Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery on clinical goals for employees, clients & pets.
• Mentor and develop clinical team members through coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Feedback Delivery

Education

Veterinary Medical Degree (DVM/VMD)

State Licensure

Job description

Bond Vet is on a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond through better pet care. We offer primary and urgent care, so we’re there for pets when they need us most. Our clinics are designed with pets and people in mind: warm, friendly, and highly sniffable. We balance this design with a strong focus on technology, all built in-house, which means we can easily innovate our systems to improve the veterinary team, pet, and client experience.

To achieve our vision, Bond Vet is currently seeking an Area Medical Director to help lead Bond Vet’s high-growth business in Chicago.

The Area Medical Director supports the care delivery and clinical operations of the clinics in the Chicago area. They work closely with their Regional Director to ensure that clients and patients in their area receive a high standard of care and that Clinic team members work collaboratively and efficiently in a positive workplace environment whilst delivering strong business performance (P&L).

The Area Medical Director must have a customer-first, services-based approach, with an understanding of the importance of rigorous operational implementation to drive seamless consumer experience. They must be able to work with veterinarians, as well as other medical and non-medical professionals, to help operate a technology-enabled, consumer-centric, and highly efficient veterinary business. This leader must have the flexibility required to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and must be excited by the concept of helping to define the new practice of veterinary care for both customers and health professionals. They should be motivated by complex problems and unstructured environments and must thrive at establishing new paradigms for service delivery. They must understand the importance of coaching and model the ‘how’ alongside their teams.

Responsibilities

Overall: Responsible for supporting delivery on our clinical goals for Employees, Clients & Pets and the Business (P&L)

Collaboration: Partners with and supports the clinic leaders in their area in creating high-performing business units

Care Quality: Ensures the delivery of the highest quality (safe, effective, patient and client-centered, timely, efficient and equitable) veterinary care by all team members in their area

Development: Mentors and develops clinical team members to be their best through side-by-side coaching, feedback sessions and regular case discussions.

• Shadows MDs and Associate DVMs in their area
• Performs Medical Record Reviews for MDs and Associate DVMs in their area
• Facilitates surgical and dental training for MDs and Associate DVMs in their area

Culture: Participates in doctor and team meetings to foster and strengthen positive hospital culture. Spearheads regional culture and learning focussed events (beer rounds, wet-labs)

Client Experience: Ensures the delivery of an excellent client experience in their area (including supporting the resolution of client complaints when applicable)

Talent Acquisition: Participates in recruitment efforts for Doctors and, when appropriate, support staff to ensure the recruitment of the highest caliber of veterinary talent

Gives and Receives Feedback: Acts as an ambassador of Bond Vet within the veterinary community and the public at large

Skills of this leader include;

• Ability to lead with a high degree of integrity and accountability
• Ability to think critically, analytically and strategically
• Collaborative mindset, the desire to lead and elevate others
• Ability to give and receive feedback. Delivers feedback that is clear and timely in a way that is supportive of the individual. Does not shy away from what needs to be said and, when receiving feedback, incorporates it into their future practice

Qualifications

• Veterinary Medical Degree (DVM/VMD or foreign equivalent)
• State licensure that is in good standing OR eligibility for such licensure. To include all states for clinics under supervision.
• DEA licensure and Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) certificate if needed for all states for clinics under supervision.
• 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience preferred
• 1+ years of Medical Director / Leadership Experience preferred (multi-unit experience desirable but not required)

Pay Range $165k-$195k anually Depending on Experience

Employment with Bond Vet is contingent upon the Company's completion of a satisfactory investigation of your background.

At Bond Vet, we’re proud to be vet founded and vet led. We are on a mission to enhance the human-animal bond through innovative urgent and primary care combined with seasoned expertise, friendliness, and compassion. Our clinics combine modern design, seamless technology, and a collaborative culture. We believe veterinary professionals deserve a career they love, not just a job. Our unique offerings include work-life flexibility, competitive pay and the chance to shape your own path. With industry-leading NPS scores, our approach resonates. Join us for a rewarding career where we work happy,feel empoweredand areobsessed with pets.bondvet.com

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