Medical Director - Small Animal General Practice - Belton, TX

AzVMA; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Ownership/Partnership potential

Relocation assistance

Health/Dental/Vision with HSA/FSA

401(k) with employer matching

Student loan assistance

CE allowance and paid days

Licensing & dues paid

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Belton Small Animal Clinic in Belton, TX is seeking an experienced Medical Director (DVM) to lead our small animal general practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance into a leadership role while continuing to practice high-quality, compassionate medicine.

As Medical Director, you will lead a collaborative team, mentor DVMs and staff, and provide clinical and administrative guidance. The role partners with management to ensure compliance, strategic growth, and a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active Texas veterinary license in good standing.
• Ideally 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Strong emotional intelligence and people-management skills.
• Commitment to gold-standard veterinary medicine and ethical practice.
• Proven ability to delegate effectively and drive team performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-doctor veterinary team while remaining clinically active.
• Mentor doctors and support staff to advance clinical excellence.
• Provide clinical and administrative guidance to the medical team.
• Partner with Practice Manager and Regional Operations Manager on regulatory compliance.
• Support annual strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Foster teamwork, high‑quality medicine, and financial success.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Clinical veterinary medicine

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Medical Director – Small Animal General Practice

Belton Small Animal Clinic | Belton, TX

Belton Small Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Medical Director (DVM) to lead our small animal general practice veterinary hospital in Belton, Texas. This is an exceptional opportunity for a veterinarian ready to advance into a leadership role while continuing to practice high-quality, compassionate medicine.

If you thrive in a collaborative veterinary environment, enjoy mentoring doctors and support staff, and want to shape the future of a thriving practice, we invite you to join our team.

Medical Director Role & Responsibilities

As Medical Director, you will play a key leadership role while remaining actively involved in clinical practice.

What You’ll Love:

• Leading a collaborative multi-doctor veterinary team
• Practicing medicine in a modern facility with industry-leading equipment
• Mentoring DVMs and supporting professional development and clinical excellence
• Providing clinical and administrative guidance to the medical team
• Partnering with the Practice Manager and Regional Operations Manager to ensure regulatory compliance
• Support annual strategic planning
• Develop and execute growth initiatives
• Fostering a culture of teamwork, high-quality medicine, and financial success

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a highly competitive leadership compensation package, including:
  • Competitive Salary: ProSal with no Negative Accrual
  • Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
  • Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
  • Ownership or Partnership interest? Equity ownership package with no money out of pocket! Up to $300,000 and annual MD bonus of $15,000
  • Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
  • Student loan assistance for early career candidates – up to $20,000/year for 4 years
  • Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $3,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
  • Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
  • Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
  • Professional development programs including:
    • Global FAST ultrasound training
    • Dental training with a board-certified dentist
    • Leadership cohort programs

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
• Active veterinary license in good standing in the state of Texas
• Ideally 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a veterinary setting preferred
• Strong emotional intelligence and people-management skills
• Commitment to gold‑standard veterinary medicine and ethical practice
• Proven ability to delegate effectively and drive team performance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Belton Small Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E‑Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non‑merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.