General Practice Care - Medical Director - Austin, TX

USVTA, Veterinary Recruiting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment

Insurance plans

Professional liability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Discounted veterinary care

Professional development allowance

Job summary

USVTA, Veterinary Recruiting is seeking an experienced Medical Director for a General Practice in Austin, TX to lead medical operations and guide clinical direction. The role requires a DVM and state license, plus a track record in team leadership and mentoring.

You will oversee doctors and staff, collaborate with the practice manager, and uphold high standards of patient and client care, while shaping the hospital's strategic clinical vision.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent (VMD) from AVMA accredited college.
• Active state license in good standing, or pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
• Commitment to veterinary excellence and ethics.
• Leadership experience overseeing medical operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversee medical operations and clinical direction.
• Lead and mentor doctors and medical staff, overseeing daily clinical practice.
• Collaborate with the practice manager to ensure high-quality patient and client care.
• Drive continuous improvement and clinical excellence across the hospital.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Mentorship

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or VMD

Job description

General Practice Care - Medical Director - Austin, TX

Austin, United States | Posted on 04/20/2026

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an experienced Medical Director to provide leadership, oversee medical operations, and ensure superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal leader for this hospital is a veterinarian who is prepared to manage a team of doctors and medical staff, and successfully oversee the clinical direction of the practice.

This hospital is open to considering experienced veterinarians who are prepared to take on a senior leadership role, overseeing medical operations and working collaboratively with the practice manager.

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD) from an AVMA accredited college or university.
• Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
• A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
• Proven leadership experience, typically overseeing medical operations.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

• Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
• Empathy and the ability to navigate difficult cases with sensitivity.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to all veterinary staff.
• Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
• Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
• Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
• Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
• Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

• A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
• The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
• A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
• Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
• Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
• Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
• Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
• Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.