Medical Director

Global-Talent-Partners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $155,000

Sign-on bonus up to $100,000

Production bonus opportunities

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO and paid holidays

CE allowance

Alabama veterinary licensing support

Professional membership dues

Life insurance

Mental health and wellbeing benefits

Mentorship and leadership development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Global Talent Partners presents an experienced Veterinarian opportunity to step into a Medical Director role at a Birmingham, Alabama hospital. This position blends hands-on clinical medicine with leadership, mentoring fellow veterinarians and shaping medical standards while collaborating with practice management.

The role supports a varied caseload with modern resources and offers a path to influence hospital direction without leaving clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinarian with leadership responsibilities and a mentorship mindset.
• Exotics experience welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own medical, surgical and dental caseload.
• Providing clinical leadership to the veterinary team and mentoring colleagues.
• Leading doctor meetings and collaborative case discussions.
• Reviewing and developing medical protocols and patient safety standards.
• Supporting veterinarian recruitment, onboarding and scheduling with practice management.

Job description

Global Talent Partners is excited to present an opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to step into a Medical Director position with an established small animal and exotics hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

This position combines hands‑on clinical medicine with meaningful leadership responsibility, giving you the opportunity to mentor fellow veterinarians, influence medical standards and help shape the continued development of the hospital. You'll remain actively involved with patients while working closely with practice management to create an efficient, collaborative and supportive clinical environment.

With a varied caseload, modern diagnostic resources and experienced technical support, this is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking to progress into leadership without stepping away from clinical practice.

About the Practice

This full-service hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats alongside optional exposure to exotic species, including birds, reptiles and pocket pets.

The clinical environment is supported by experienced veterinary technicians, client service professionals and practice leadership, with modern technology helping doctors investigate cases efficiently and deliver high-quality patient care.

Services and clinical capabilities include:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Comprehensive medical consultations
• Internal medicine
• Urgent care
• General and soft tissue surgery
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Exotic animal medicine
• Digital radiography
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• In‑house laboratory diagnostics
• Dedicated dental facilities
• Anesthetic and patient monitoring
• Modern practice management technology
• Client education and preventative healthcare
• Boarding and daycare services

Exotics experience is welcomed but is not essential, making this an opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to continue focusing primarily on companion animal medicine while having the option to broaden their caseload.

The Opportunity

As Medical Director, you'll spend the majority of your time practising medicine while also providing clinical leadership and mentorship to the wider veterinary team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own medical, surgical and dental caseload
• Providing clinical leadership to fellow veterinarians
• Maintaining high medical and patient safety standards
• Mentoring and developing veterinary colleagues
• Leading doctor meetings and collaborative case discussions
• Providing coaching, feedback and professional development
• Partnering with practice management on scheduling and workflows
• Supporting effective utilisation of the clinical support team
• Reviewing and developing medical protocols
• Supporting veterinarian recruitment and onboarding
• Maintaining appropriate controlled substance and DEA protocols
• Supporting radiation safety and regulatory compliance
• Promoting accurate medical record‑keeping
• Supporting appropriate equipment use and maintenance
• Participating in community outreach and client education
• Opportunity to work with exotic species if desired

The role is particularly well suited to an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others and wants greater influence over clinical standards, team development and the future direction of a hospital.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $155,000
• Production bonus opportunities
• No negative accrual
• Sign‑on bonus up to $100,000
• Medical Director stipend
• Long‑term incentive cash program with annual bonus opportunities
• Transparent production metrics
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling
• Approximately 35 hours per week
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CE allowance
• Alabama veterinary licensing support
• Professional membership dues
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Mental health and wellbeing benefits
• Referral bonus program
• Mentorship and leadership development
• Long‑term career progression opportunities

Life in Birmingham

Birmingham offers an appealing combination of city amenities, accessible living and excellent outdoor recreation. The metro area has a thriving restaurant and entertainment scene alongside established neighbourhoods, cultural attractions, professional and collegiate sports, and a strong healthcare community.

Outdoor recreation is also easy to find, with parks, hiking and mountain biking available throughout the surrounding area. With convenient regional connections and a generally more accessible cost of living than many larger metropolitan areas, Birmingham provides an attractive setting for veterinarians looking to combine career progression with a balanced lifestyle.