Medical Director

Skyline Pet; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment support

Medical Director stipend

Long-term incentive opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital in Nashville is opening March 2027 and seeks a Medical Director to lead the clinical team from day one. This is an opportunity to shape medical standards, mentor a growing staff, and create a hospital that becomes a trusted neighbor in the community.

The role emphasizes strong medicine, leadership, and balance, with a structured schedule, development opportunities, and a commitment to excellent client and patient care in a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Lead by example in providing high-quality, evidence-based medicine
• Support, mentor, and develop associate veterinarians and support staff
• Ensure consistency in medical standards and patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to drive growth and operational excellence
• Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and teamwork
• Build meaningful, lasting relationships with clients and the community
• Help create a hospital where both patients and team members thrive

Job description

Medical Director

GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital

Nashville, Tennessee

Opening March 2027

Full-Time | Small Animal Practice

Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan repayment support, Medical Director stipend, and long-term incentive opportunities available.

Help Build the Neighborhood Animal Health Team Nashville Deserves

At GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital, we're building a neighborhood-centered animal hospital designed around a simple belief: when veterinary teams thrive, pets and families receive better care.

As we prepare to open our first Nashville hospital in March 2027, we're seeking medical Director who wants to build something meaningful from day one. This is an opportunity to shape the culture, mentor a growing team, establish medical standards, and create a hospital that becomes a trusted part of the community.

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who believes strong medicine, strong leadership, and a great life outside of work should exist together.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Establish medical protocols and standards
• Partner in designing workflows and hospital operations
• Mentor and develop future veterinary talent
• Shape the client and team experience from day one
• Build a collaborative, accountable, and positive hospital culture
• Influence the long-term direction of a growing organization
• Help create the model for future GoodNeighbor hospitals

Your leadership will directly impact the success of the hospital, the well-being of the team, and the quality of care delivered to Nashville's pet families.

The Role

• Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Lead by example in providing high-quality, evidence-based medicine
• Support, mentor, and develop associate veterinarians and support staff
• Ensure consistency in medical standards and patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to drive growth and operational excellence
• Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and teamwork
• Build meaningful, lasting relationships with clients and the community
• Help create a hospital where both patients and team members thrive

We're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys leadership, values mentorship, and wants to play a meaningful role in building a lasting organization.

Schedule Designed for Balance

• 4 clinical days per week
• Only 1 Saturday every 4 weeks
• Predictable rotating schedules
• Dedicated leadership time as the hospital grows
• A fair and sustainable system that allows time for family, hobbies, travel, and recovery

Benefits for You

• Competitive base salary and transparent production compensation model
• Medical Director stipend
• Long-term incentive opportunity
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
• Continuing education allowance
• Licensing, DEA, and professional membership reimbursement
• Leadership development and executive mentorship
• Opportunities for future multi-site and regional leadership roles
• No non-compete agreement

Pet Benefits

• Examinations
• Routine diagnostics
• Vaccinations
• Parasite prevention
• Heartworm prevention
• Purina maintenance diet

Neighbor in Need Fund

Every GoodNeighbor veterinarian receives a $2,500 annual "Neighbor in Need" stipend to help clients access care when finances become a barrier.

No committee, no barriers, no guilt, just trust in your professional judgment to help pets receive the care they need.

Practice Where You Belong

If you're looking for the opportunity to lead, mentor, and build a hospital from the ground up while practicing exceptional medicine in a supportive environment, we invite you to join us.

Strong medicine should feel human. Honest guidance should feel clear. A veterinary career should still leave room for a life.