Medical Director – Small Animal Practice – Mobile, AL

Desort; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Health benefits

Retirement plan

CE support

Licensing assistance

Relocation aid

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Desort is seeking a Medical Director for its Mobile, AL small animal practice to provide clinical leadership in a growing urgent care setting. The role blends high-level medical decision-making with team mentorship, protocol development and practice growth.

You will lead a veterinary team, shape medical workflows, uphold standards, and foster client-focused care while advancing community relationships and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program.
• Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure.
• 3+ years of veterinary experience.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Leadership or mentorship experience.
• Ability to effectively guide and support a veterinary team.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for urgent and medical cases.
• Guide and mentor veterinarians and support team members.
• Establish and maintain clinical standards and protocols.
• Help develop efficient medical workflows and practice procedures.
• Support team performance, professional development, and collaboration.
• Foster a positive and patient-focused workplace culture.
• Build strong relationships with clients and the surrounding community.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the practice.
• Maintain compliance with applicable veterinary regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical decision-making

Mentorship

Communication

Practice development

Regulatory compliance

Client relations

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Active veterinary license

DEA registration

Job description

Medical Director – Small Animal Practice– Mobile, AL

An expanding veterinary practice is seeking an experienced veterinarian to provide clinical leadership within a growing urgent care environment. This opportunity is ideal for a doctor who combines strong medical skills with a passion for leadership, mentorship, and practice development.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for urgent and medical cases
• Guide and mentor veterinarians and support team members
• Establish and maintain clinical standards and protocols
• Help develop efficient medical workflows and practice procedures
• Support team performance, professional development, and collaboration
• Foster a positive and patient-focused workplace culture
• Build strong relationships with clients and the surrounding community
• Contribute to the growth and development of the practice
• Maintain compliance with applicable veterinary regulations and standards

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program
• Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure
• 3+ years of veterinary experience
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain one
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Leadership or mentorship experience
• Ability to effectively guide and support a veterinary team
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Continuing education support
• Professional licensing and membership assistance
• Student loan and relocation assistance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Flexible scheduling
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• No overnight shifts

This veterinary organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.