Medical Director - Private Practice Ownership

AzVMA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SynergyVet in Nashville, TN is seeking a Medical Director to lead a collaborative veterinary team with clinical autonomy and a strong support network. You’ll influence medical standards, mentor doctors, and shape the hospital’s future while maintaining work-life balance in a thriving community.

You’ll have an ownership pathway and mentorship from experienced owner-DVMs, with a competitive base salary and pro‑sal compensation.

Job description

You didn’t become a veterinarian just to manage cases — you became one to lead, influence, and build something meaningful. At SynergyVet, we want to build a thriving practice around you in your desired Nashville, TN community. This is your opportunity to step into a well-supported Medical Director role where your voice matters, your leadership is trusted, and practice ownership is a reality — not a distant promise.

With practices located in thriving Nashville, TN and its surrounding communities, our hospitals are built for veterinarians who want more than a title — they want impact, balance, and a legacy in their community. What community in the Nashville area will you join us in impacting next?

Your Next Chapter:

Imagine leading a collaborative medical team that values progressive medicine, thoughtful client communication, and a positive workplace culture. You’re supported — not micromanaged. You have the autonomy to shape medical standards, mentor doctors, and influence the future of the hospital while still having a life outside of work in some of the most desirable communities in America here in middle Tennessee.

What This Role Offers:

• Medical Director leadership position with clinical autonomy
• Clear Veterinary Partner / Ownership pathway
• Strong base salary + True Pro-Sal (no negative accrual)
• No on-call or after-hours
• Paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K with match
• Significant CE allowance + paid licensing & VIN membership
• Mentorship and business coaching from experienced owner-DVMs
• Support from a veterinary leadership network at SynergyVet, a company owned by Veterinarians
• Ownership-track veterinarians within our network consistently earn well above national averages, with the mentorship and infrastructure needed to succeed as owners — clinically and financially.

About SynergyVet:

SynergyVet hospitals are full-service companion animal practices serving some of the fastest-growing communities in Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Our focus is on high-quality medicine, strong client relationships, and a supportive, team-first culture. We believe great leadership starts with trust, communication, and shared values.

Enjoy the charm of a close-knit community with quick access to Nashville’s entertainment, professional sports, dining, arts, and outdoor lifestyle. With excellent schools, beautiful landscape, vibrant living, direct flights to almost anywhere, and its location in the middle of one of the most desirable states in America, this is a place where both careers and families thrive.

Your Opportunity to Lead

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape culture, elevate medicine, and build long-term equity, SynergyVet - Nashville is ready for you.