Medical Director - Private Practice Ownership

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Paid parental leave

CE allowance

Licensing & VIN membership

Ownership pathway

Job summary

SynergyVet in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Medical Director to lead a collaborative veterinary team within a well-supported practice. You’ll have autonomy to shape medical standards, mentor doctors, and influence the future of the hospital while pursuing ownership opportunities in the greater Raleigh area.

This role emphasizes leadership, high-quality care, and a balanced lifestyle, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, coaching, and a structured ownership pathway designed to reward clinical

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative medical team with clinical autonomy.
• Shape medical standards and culture across the hospital.
• Mentor doctors and help build long-term equity for the practice.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical autonomy

Ownership pathway

Mentorship

Business coaching

Job description

You didn’t become a veterinarian just to manage cases — you became one to lead, influence, and build something meaningful. At SynergyVet, 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 Raleigh, NC 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. SynergyVet wants to help you build and own your own private practice in your desired community within the greater Raleigh, NC area.

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 the "Research Triangle" area surrounding Raleigh, NC.

What This Role Offers:

• -Medical Director leadership position with clinical autonomy
• -Clear Veterinary Partner / Ownership pathway in a Private Practice
• -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 North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. 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. Our Core Values at SynergyVet - Speak Truth, Choose Positivity, Serve Well, Own It, & Always Better - make us who we are!

Enjoy the charm of a close-knit community with quick access to Raleigh’s entertainment, an abundance of educational opportunities, dining, arts, and outdoor lifestyle. With excellent schools, beautiful landscape, vibrant living, and its location in the middle of one of the most desirable states on the East Coast, 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 - Raleigh is ready for you!