Medical Director Veterinarian | Bedford, IN

CareVet Health; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive six-figure base salary + +

Signing bonus $125,000

Produces bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CareVet Health is seeking an experienced Veterinarian to step into the Medical Director role at Bedford Veterinary Medical Centre. You will lead clinical quality, mentor a three-DVM team, and maintain your clinical caseload while receiving strong operational support.

The position emphasizes leadership without sacrificing medicine, with a $125K signing bonus and competitive six-figure base plus production. You’ll shape hospital direction and culture within a well-established network.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion for pets and clients.
• High dexterity for precise animal handling and procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and welfare considerations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the team and clients.
• Proficiency with medical technologies used in diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all professional veterinary services and clinical standards.
• Implement and enforce veterinary policies, protocols, licenses and related matters.
• Serve as Veterinarian in Charge and mentor the medical team.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload and support quality patient care.

Skills

Compassion

Dexterity

Decision making

Animal behavior

Communication

Medical technologies

Job description

Overview

Ready to lead a hospital without stepping away from the medicine you love? At Bedford Veterinary Medical Centre, you'll have the opportunity to shape medical standards, mentor an experienced team, and influence the direction of the hospital — while continuing to see patients and practice medicine.

We're currently offering a $125,000 signing bonus package for an experienced veterinarian ready to step into this Medical Director opportunity.

You’ll have strong operational support behind you, allowing you to focus your leadership on what matters most: medicine, your doctors, and the clinical culture of the hospital.

Quick Snapshot

• $125K signing bonus package
• Medical Director leadership opportunity
• 3-DVM team — you + 2 experienced veterinarians
• Maintain an active clinical caseload
• Strong operational support
• Experienced technician and support team
• Predictable scheduling and work-life balance
• Established small animal practice

Lead Medicine — Not a Desk

This is a clinical leadership role, not a traditional administrative position.

As Medical Director, you'll help set the clinical direction of the hospital, support and mentor your fellow veterinarians, and create an environment where the entire medical team can succeed.

You’ll also continue doing what you became a veterinarian to do — practice medicine and care for patients.

Strong operational leadership is already in place, so you won't be expected to manage every administrative detail of the hospital. You'll collaborate closely with the Hospital Manager while focusing your leadership on medical quality, doctor development, and patient care.

Your Role as Medical Director

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Establish and uphold medical quality standards
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians
• Collaborate with the Hospital Manager on hospital goals and operations
• Guide case management and patient care protocols
• Help foster a positive, accountable team culture
• Maintain an active clinical caseload
• Influence the future direction of the hospital

This could be a great next step for an experienced veterinarian who is ready for more influence and leadership without giving up clinical practice or work-life balance.

What It's Like to Practice Here

Bedford Veterinary Medical Centre is a well-established small animal practice with an experienced team and a culture built around collaboration, consistency, and quality medicine.

This isn't a high-volume, high-pressure environment. You'll have the time and support to work cases up thoughtfully, support your fellow doctors, and lead effectively.

Our experienced technicians and support staff understand hospital workflow and allow our veterinarians to stay focused on medicine.

We value:

• Thoughtful appointment pacing
• Thorough case workups
• Collaborative medicine
• Strong technician support
• Predictable scheduling
• Clinical autonomy
• Work-life balance

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead a hospital while still being a veterinarian first, Bedford could be a great fit.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact on a hospital and its team.

You could be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy mentoring and supporting other veterinarians
• Care deeply about medical quality and standards
• Want a voice in hospital direction
• Value collaboration with operational leadership
• Still want to maintain an active clinical caseload
• Believe great leadership and work-life balance can coexist

Previous Medical Director experience is valuable, but strong leadership potential and the desire to grow into the role are equally important.

Life in Bedford

Bedford offers the charm and affordability of small-town living with convenient access to larger city amenities.

Located about 30 minutes from Bloomington and approximately an hour from Indianapolis, you’ll enjoy:

• Affordable housing and a lower cost of living
• Short commutes
• Easy access to Bloomington's restaurants, shopping, and entertainment
• Outdoor recreation at Hoosier National Forest
• Spring Mill State Park and Bluespring Caverns
• Plenty of opportunities to disconnect and enjoy life outside of work

CareVet Offers You:

• Competitive six‑figure base salary plus production
• No negative accrual
• 1:1 personalized career coaching
• Lucrative bonus packages
• Flexible scheduling
• “True” paid time off (base and production)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% paid life and disability insurance
• Generous pet care perks
• Access to a financial planning platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time and allowance for professional development
• Access to our doctor vacation program
• And more! Check out our Ultimate CarePackage

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is someone who values community and diversity and is passionate about people and pets! This is a great opportunity for an experienced veterinarian with a desire to lead our practice.The incoming Veterinarian will be responsible for overseeingall professional services,implementing veterinary and patient care policies and procedures, licenses, and related matters, and will ultimately serve as “Veterinarian in charge.”

Qualifications

• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

Ready to Lead?

If you’re an experienced veterinarian who wants more influence, more opportunity to mentor, and a voice in the direction of your hospital — without giving up the medicine you love — we’d love to talk.

About the Network:

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.