Medical Director Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; West Point (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching platform

CE days (3)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Paid sabbatical

PTO 20 days

Parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Mentorship program

Urbansitter premium membership

Annual childcare stipends

Employee discounts on services and产品

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is seeking a Lead Veterinarian to launch a brand-new hospital in West Point, Utah. You will shape clinical direction, establish standards, and mentor a growing team while delivering high-quality veterinary care.

This role blends clinical medicine with leadership, staff development, and community engagement as the practice grows from the ground up under a veterinarian-led organization. Daytime, structured hours and autonomy are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

Responsibilities

• Establish clinical standards, team culture, and operational success for a new hospital
• Perform general practice medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery while mentoring staff
• Build hospital workflows, foster collaboration, and contribute to growth through client relationships and community engagement

Job description

Introduction

A brand new veterinary hospital opening in Fall 2026 in West Point, Utah is seeking a Lead Veterinarian to lead the development and clinical direction of the practice. This opportunity offers the rare chance to help build a hospital from the ground up while practicing high-quality veterinary medicine within a veterinarian-led organization. The role combines leadership, clinical work, and strategic development, making it ideal for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys shaping hospital culture, mentoring teams, and guiding the growth of a new practice.

Working Hours / Rota

The hospital will operate with a structured daytime schedule designed to support both general practice and urgent care services. The schedule will be developed collaboratively with the incoming Lead Veterinarian to ensure consistent access to care for patients while maintaining a balanced and sustainable working routine for the veterinary team.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Lead Veterinarian will play a central role in establishing the hospital's clinical standards, team culture, and operational success. This position blends clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to deliver high-quality veterinary medicine while guiding the development of a growing veterinary team. Responsibilities include performing general practice medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery while mentoring veterinarians and support staff as the team expands. The Lead Veterinarian will also help build hospital workflows, foster a collaborative culture, and contribute to hospital growth through strong client relationships and community engagement.

Practice Details

This newly developed veterinary hospital will be part of a growing network of local animal hospitals designed to empower veterinarians with genuine clinical autonomy. The organization focuses on veterinarian-crafted standards of care rather than corporate protocols, ensuring doctors maintain full control over how medicine is practiced. The hospital will provide a mix of general practice and urgent care services, allowing veterinarians to work with a varied and engaging caseload while maintaining a strong focus on preventative medicine and patient wellbeing. Doctors are supported by an experienced leadership network and mentorship resources while maintaining the feel and independence of a locally led practice.

Team

The Lead Veterinarian will lead the development of a new veterinary team, working alongside technicians and support staff to establish a collaborative and supportive hospital culture from the very beginning. The organization emphasizes mentorship, feedback, and shared learning, giving veterinarians access to experienced veterinary partners, clinical leadership support, and structured development programs as the hospital grows.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

Competitive Salary and Benefits

The Package Competitive Salary

• Competitive annual salary
• 22% production
• Access to a coaching platform
• Unlimited CE & 3 CE days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k match
• Friendly employee discounts on veterinary services and products
• Coverage of malpractice insurance, state license dues, and DEA dues
• Paid sabbatical program
• 20 PTO days without negative accrual
• Paid parental leave
• Urbansitter.com premium membership
• Annual childcare stipends
• Unparalleled mentorship
• Flexible scheduling

Hours: Full Time