Medical Director (DVM) – Veterinary Clinical Team Environment

Medical Director (DVM) – Veterinary Clinical Team Environment; League City (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CE allowance

Paid license renewals

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

HSA/FSA options

Tuition reimbursement

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

League City Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Medical Director (DVM) to lead the clinical team in League City, TX. This role blends hands-on medicine with leadership, guiding a collaborative medical group and upholding high standards of care.

The position emphasizes mentorship, regulatory compliance, and ongoing workflow improvements in a professional team setting.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent required.
• Licensed in Arizona or eligible for licensure; DEA license required.
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead a team with collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality medical and surgical care to patients.
• Lead and mentor veterinary team members to promote a positive and collaborative environment.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal veterinary laws, including proper maintenance of controlled substance records.
• Partner with practice management to maintain consistent standards of care and operational excellence.
• Assist in resolving medical-related client concerns with professionalism and empathy.
• Support continuous improvement in medical protocols, quality assurance, and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

DVM/VMD degree or equivalent

Licensed in Arizona or eligible for licensure

DEA license

Job description

Medical Director (DVM) – League City, TX

An established veterinary hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Director to lead its clinical team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care while guiding and supporting a collaborative medical team. The role combines hands‑on medicine with leadership responsibilities in a professional and team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality medical and surgical care to patients
• Lead and mentor veterinary team members to promote a positive and collaborative environment
• Ensure compliance with state and federal veterinary laws, including proper maintenance of controlled substance records
• Partner with practice management to maintain consistent standards of care and operational excellence
• Assist in resolving medical‑related client concerns with professionalism and empathy
• Support continuous improvement in medical protocols, quality assurance, and workflow efficiency

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the state of Arizona
• DEA license required
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience; leadership experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to motivate and lead a team with fairness and collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with no negative accrual
• $50,000 sign‑on bonus
• Continuing education allowance with additional CE‑specific paid time off
• Paid professional dues, license renewals, and liability coverage
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off up to 5 weeks
• HSA/FSA options with company contributions
• Tuition reimbursement and mentorship opportunities
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Uniform allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.