Medical Director Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

CE allowance and paid CE days

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment is assisting a brand-new small animal veterinary hospital in Nashville, TN with a Medical Director for full-time leadership. You will establish medical direction, provide medical, surgical and preventive care, and set standards for the evolving clinic.

You will build protocols, grow the practice, and shape client experience from day one, with a four-day clinical week and a rotating Saturday schedule as the hospital opens in 2027.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and valid veterinary license in good standing.
• Experience leading a veterinary team and setting medical direction.
• Strong diagnostic and surgical skills with evidence-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical direction and establish clinical protocols for the new hospital.
• Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care.
• Build and grow the practice and client experience from day one.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain high-quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Practice Management

Veterinary Medicine

Client Communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Practice Management Software

Job description

Our client is a brand-new small animal veterinary hospital seeking a Medical Director to join their team on a full-time basis. Opening in March 2027, this is an opportunity to join the hospital from the very beginning, take a leading role in establishing the practice, and help shape its medical direction as it grows.

Role Description and Responsibilities

As Medical Director, you will deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventative care while taking responsibility for establishing the medical direction and standards of the new hospital. You will practise evidence-based medicine with strong diagnostic support, perform surgical and dental procedures, and develop treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs. As the founding veterinarian, you will play an important role in building and growing the clinic, establishing medical protocols and standards, and shaping the client experience from day one. The position offers a predictable schedule of four clinical days per week with one Saturday every four weeks. The hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian ready to take on this leadership opportunity.

The hospital will be open Monday to Friday and Saturdays. As a full-service clinic, services will include preventative and wellness care, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics. The hospital is also open to hearing about additional services and clinical interests that the incoming Medical Director could bring to the practice. You will work within brand-new, modern facilities with up-to-date equipment to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Team

You will join as the founding veterinarian and Medical Director, working alongside a fantastic team as the new hospital establishes and grows.

Package

• Competitive base salary plus production
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• CE allowance and paid CE days.
• Network with fellow, experienced DVMs and build lasting relationships
• Annual discretionary stipend (Licenses, CE, Membership)
• Robust veterinary service discounts for your pets
• Complimentary wellness plans for your pets