Medical Director, Small Animal Practice — Lead & Grow

Atlas Consultancy Group

Lakeland (TN)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
Retention bonus up to $25,000 over 3y
Health, Dental, Life, Vision insurance

Job summary

Atlas Consultancy Group seeks a Medical Director for a full-service small animal hospital in Lakeland, TN. You will lead medical standards, develop the team, and shape clinical policy while maintaining a hands-on clinical role.

The role emphasizes mentorship, a 4-day work week with occasional weekends, and generous compensation including a base salary and production incentives. You’ll work with a loyal client base in a teaching-focused, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US.
  • Active Tennessee Veterinary State License or eligibility.
  • Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
  • At least 3 years of veterinary clinical experience.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
  • Strong medical ethics and sound medical decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Lead medical standards and guide clinical policies.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop associates; manage a team.
  • Balance administrative duties with clinical work using protected admin time.
  • Oversee diverse caseload including wellness, surgery, dentistry, and urgent cases.

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Team motivation
Clinical leadership

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Atlas Consultancy Group seeks a Medical Director for a full-service small animal hospital in Lakeland, TN. You will lead medical standards, develop the team, and shape clinical policy while maintaining a hands-on clinical role.

The role emphasizes mentorship, a 4-day work week with occasional weekends, and generous compensation including a base salary and production incentives. You’ll work with a loyal client base in a teaching-focused, collaborative environment.

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