Clinic Medical Director

Sploot Veterinary Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

100% employer-paid medical insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Full coverage of licensing and professional memberships

Employee Pet Benefits

Job summary

Sploot Veterinary Care in Chicago seeks a Clinic Medical Director passionate about modern veterinary medicine. This role includes leading a strong medical team, ensuring top-tier patient care, and shaping clinic culture. Ideal candidates will have a DVM/VMD, over 5 years of clinical experience, and a collaborative mindset.

Enjoy a flexible workweek, competitive salary between $150K-$180K, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) match. Join us in redefining veterinary care!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience with leadership or mentorship experience.
• Licensed and in good standing in Illinois.
• Experience with surgeries and dentals is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Veterinarian on the clinic floor.
• Implement protocols and oversee quality assurance.
• Mentor, train, and empower veterinarians and nurses.
• Foster a collaborative environment.
• Influence Sploot's expansion.

Skills

Team-building

Organizational skills

Leadership

Strategic decision-making

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Job description

3–4 Days/Week | No Overnights | Step Into Leadership

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Sploot Veterinary Care is redefining primary and urgent care, and we’re seeking a strong clinical leader to help drive that work in Chicago.

As Clinic Medical Director, you’ll practice gold-standard medicine while leading and mentoring a high-performing medical team. You’ll have the autonomy to shape clinic culture, influence clinical standards, and contribute to the continued growth and success of our care model. If you’re a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who is passionate about modern veterinary medicine and building something meaningful, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What Makes Sploot Different

• Flexible 3–4 day workweek with 10–12 hour shifts + No overnights
• Highly skilled nursing team + up to 3:1 Nurse to DVM ratio
• Balanced mix of urgent care and wellness cases
• Strong pre-visit triage so you walk into the exam room prepared

What Makes You a Great Fit

• DVM/VMD degree (licensed and in good standing in Illinois)
• 5+ years of clinical experience, with leadership or mentorship experience
• Passion for team-building – You believe a great team makes great medicine
• Strong organizational & strategic skills – You’re comfortable making decisions and driving outcomes
• A visionary mindset – You’re excited about changing the status quo in veterinary care
• Bonus Points: experienced in and excited about surgeries and dentals

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the Lead Veterinarian on the clinic floor, setting the standard for patient care across the Sploot network
• Implement protocols, oversee quality assurance, and ensure every patient gets top-tier care
• Mentor, train, and empower veterinarians and nurses to grow in their careers
• Foster a collaborative, supportive environment where both pets and people thrive
• Help Scale a Modern Veterinary Model – Influence how Sploot expands

The Perks of the Pack

• $150,000–$180,000 base salary, shift and experience dependent
• A competitive ProSal model with high production rate and no negative accrual
• Sign-on and relocation bonus to make joining Sploot even easier
• Employee Pet Benefits to make sure your furry friends are covered
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Generous PTO, and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Full coverage of licensing, liability, and professional memberships

Sploot is an equal opportunity employer and practices continuous hiring in accordance with Illinois state law. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.