General Practice (Medical Director Veterinarian)

Tempus Recruitment; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established small animal hospital in Lockport is seeking a Medical Director, DVM, to lead a dedicated veterinary team. This role offers a supportive environment, autonomy in medical decisions, and a balanced workload, ensuring high-quality care for patients.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

PTO

CE Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Overseeing medical protocols and mentoring veterinarians.
• Ensuring the highest standard of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a compassionate and skilled veterinary team.
• Manage a structured schedule with no on-call hours.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Education

DVM

Job description

General Practice (Medical Director Veterinarian)

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Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

The Package

• Base Salary $115-130k + Production
• Signing Bonus
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• 401k with company match
• PTO
• CE Allowance
• Paid Parental, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• Relocation assistance (if required)

Job Description

A well-established small animal hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Director, DVM, to lead a compassionate and skilled three-doctor veterinary team. With over 30 years of service in the community, this hospital is committed to providing progressive, high-quality medical, dental, and surgical care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Spanning 12,000 square feet, the hospital features spacious exam rooms, an updated treatment area, a fully equipped surgery suite, a dedicated dental area, digital radiography, ultrasound, a full pharmacy, and therapeutic laser technology. Boarding accommodations and daycare services further enhance the hospital’s comprehensive offerings.

As Medical Director, responsibilities include overseeing medical protocols, mentoring veterinarians, collaborating with an experienced support staff, and ensuring the highest standard of patient care. Cases range from routine wellness exams and preventative care to complex internal medicine cases, dental procedures with digital imaging, and a variety of soft tissue and elective surgical procedures. The hospital offers a structured schedule with no on-call hours, a manageable workload, and 30-minute appointments with a dedicated day surgery, allowing for a balanced and predictable workload.

This leadership opportunity provides autonomy in medical decision-making, with the backing of a strong operational support team, creating an ideal environment for both professional growth and work-life balance.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting