Medical Director – Oak Grove, Kentucky

Supreme Search Specialists; Oak Grove (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing incentives up to $75,000

Relocation incentives up to $75,000

4-day work week

No on-call responsibilities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists is seeking a Medical Director in Oak Grove, Kentucky to lead a small animal practice and stay actively involved in patient care. The role offers a base salary of $140,000–$180,000 per year with production-based earnings and incentives up to $75,000.

This position provides significant clinical autonomy and leadership, with a 4-day work week and no on-call duties. Strong leadership and mentorship will shape medical standards and service growth.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree required.
• Active Kentucky veterinary licence required or transferable.
• 3–5+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong medical, surgical and dental skills with leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals.
• Establish and uphold clinical standards across the practice.
• Lead, mentor, and support associate veterinarians.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Surgical skills

Dental skills

Communication

Mentoring

Leadership experience

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Kentucky veterinary licence

Job description

Medical Director – Oak Grove, Kentucky

About the Role

An established small animal practice in Oak Grove, Kentucky is seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead its clinical team while maintaining an active role in patient care.

The position offers a base salary of $140,000–$180,000 per year plus production-based earning potential, alongside signing, retention, and relocation incentives of up to $75,000.

The role also offers an attractive 4-day work week with no on-call responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinarian seeking clinical leadership without sacrificing work-life balance.

The Medical Director will have significant clinical autonomy and responsibility for medical standards, veterinarian development, service growth, and overall clinical performance while working closely with practice management.

About the Practice

The practice provides comprehensive small animal veterinary care to clients throughout Oak Grove and the surrounding Kentucky and Tennessee communities.

Veterinarians manage a varied general practice caseload encompassing preventative medicine, dentistry, diagnostics, surgery, and ongoing medical care.

The hospital is supported by experienced veterinary professionals and maintains a collaborative team environment where doctors are encouraged to practise high-quality medicine with professional autonomy.

The incoming Medical Director will have the opportunity to influence the continued development of the practice, including clinical standards, equipment investment, new services, veterinarian mentorship, and overall medical strategy.

The combination of experienced support, leadership responsibility, and a predictable schedule makes this an attractive opportunity for veterinarians ready to take the next step in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to companion animal patients
• Establish and maintain appropriate clinical standards across the practice
• Lead, mentor, and support associate veterinarians
• Serve as a clinical role model for veterinarians and veterinary support professionals
• Conduct regular veterinarian meetings and encourage collaborative case discussion
• Review medical records and promote consistent clinical quality
• Support appropriate management of controlled medications and medical supplies
• Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with relevant veterinary and workplace regulations
• Partner with practice management on hospital strategy and operational performance
• Monitor clinical performance and provide constructive coaching where appropriate
• Support veterinarian recruitment, interviewing, and retention
• Identify opportunities to introduce or expand clinical services
• Provide input into equipment and resource investments
• Assist with complex client or patient-care concerns
• Promote effective communication between veterinarians, clients, and support teams
• Contribute to the financial and operational success of the practice while maintaining high clinical standards

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a DVM or VMD degree and an active, or transferable, Kentucky veterinary licence. Candidates should also be able to obtain and maintain any additional registrations required for clinical practice.

The position is ideally suited to a veterinarian with approximately 3–5+ years of clinical experience who is ready to take on greater leadership responsibility.

Candidates should demonstrate strong medical, surgical, and dental skills, together with excellent clinical judgement and confidence managing a broad general practice caseload.

Previous leadership, mentoring, or management experience would be beneficial, although accomplished veterinarians ready to progress into a Medical Director position are also encouraged to apply.

Strong communication, delegation, decision-making, and interpersonal skills are essential, together with an interest in developing both people and clinical services.

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a highly competitive package combining leadership-level compensation with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Base salary: $140,000–$180,000 per year
• Production-based earning potential
• Signing, retention, and relocation incentives up to $75,000
• 4-day work week
• No on-call responsibilities
• Clinical autonomy
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid time off
• Professional development and leadership resources
• Employee veterinary care benefits
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Opportunities to develop and expand clinical services
• Long-term career and leadership development opportunities