Medical Director Veterinarian

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $150,000 Base Salary

Quarterly production bonus

Relocation assistance

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO with rollover

Paid parental leave

Annual CE allowance

Leadership development opportunities

Professional dues and PLIT coverage

401(k) options

Personal pet discounts

Supportive leadership teams

Job summary

Brown Animal Hospital in Peoria, IL, seeks an experienced Medical Director Veterinarian to lead a full-service AAHA-accredited practice while maintaining an active clinical caseload.

You will mentor staff, expand services, and champion evidence-based medicine in a collaborative, growth-minded environment with a strong client focus.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active (or eligible) Illinois veterinary license.
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience preferred.
• Strong soft tissue surgical skills.
• Passion for coaching, collaboration, and team development.
• Growth mindset with a desire to help expand the practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to progressive, evidence-based medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership while maintaining an active clinical caseload
• Perform routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians and support staff
• Promote medical excellence and uphold standards of patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to support hospital growth and strategic initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing culture
• Build lasting relationships with clients and the surrounding community

Skills

DVM/VMD

Soft tissue surgery

Leadership experience

Mentorship

Client relationships

Communication skills

Team development

Growth mindset

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Medical Director Veterinarian – Brown Animal Hospital | Peoria, Illinois

Lead with Purpose. Practice Surgery. Grow a Thriving Hospital.

Brown Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative Medical Director Veterinarian to lead our AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Peoria, Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys surgery, mentoring others, practicing high-quality medicine, and helping grow a well-established hospital.

We're looking for a leader with a growth mindset, someone who is passionate about building strong client relationships, developing team members, expanding medical and surgical services, and creating an exceptional experience for both clients and patients.

As Medical Director, you'll partner closely with hospital leadership to guide the medical direction of the practice while continuing to practice medicine alongside a collaborative and supportive team.

About Brown Animal Hospital

Brown Animal Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited companion animal practice serving the Peoria community for decades. Our hospital provides comprehensive wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and preventive care while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture centered around exceptional patient care.

We believe in continuous learning, collaboration, and providing our doctors with the resources and autonomy needed to practice their best medicine.

What You'll Do

• Provide medical leadership while maintaining an active clinical caseload
• Perform routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians and support staff
• Promote medical excellence and uphold standards of patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to support hospital growth and strategic initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing culture
• Build lasting relationships with clients and the surrounding community

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited veterinary school
• Active (or eligible) Illinois veterinary license
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience preferred
• Strong soft tissue surgical skills
• Passion for coaching, collaboration, and team development
• Growth mindset with a desire to help expand the practice
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to progressive, evidence-based medicine

Core Competencies

• Veterinary Leadership
• Medical Director
• Small Animal Medicine
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Preventive Medicine
• Veterinary Dentistry
• Diagnostic Medicine
• Client Communication
• Team Development & Mentorship
• Hospital Operations
• Practice Growth
• Strategic Leadership
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Collaboration
• Medical Quality & Standards of Care

What We Offer

• Up to $150,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)
• Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Medical Director stipend
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO with rollover
• Paid parental leave and bonding time
• Annual CE allowance plus CE days
• Leadership development opportunities
• Professional development assistance
• Paid professional dues and PLIT coverage
• Structured mentorship and leadership support
• 401(k) options
• Personal pet discounts
• Supportive Operations and Medical Leadership teams

Why Peoria?

Peoria offers the perfect blend of affordability, outdoor recreation, and professional opportunity. With a low cost of living, vibrant riverfront, excellent parks and trails, and a welcoming community, Peoria provides an outstanding quality of life while allowing you to make a meaningful impact in a growing veterinary practice.