Medical Director Veterinarian | Pass Christian, MS

CareVet Health; Pass Christian (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six-figure base salary

Production bonus

Career coaching

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Insurance

Retirement plan

Pet care perks

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Diamondhead, a CareVet partner, seeks a Medical Director in Pass Christian, MS to lead a thriving small animal practice. The role emphasizes diverse cases, advanced soft tissue surgery, and a collaborative team culture dedicated to excellence.

The position offers a $125,000 bonus package, a flexible schedule to support work‑life balance, and opportunities to mentor doctors while shaping hospital growth along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• Licensure in the state(s) candidate will be working.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversees surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication and education.
• Answers client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures.
• Provides oversight and direction of medical standards, quality of care and inventory.
• Establishes medical protocols.
• Oversees transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor.
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dexterity

Clinical judgment

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Animal Hospital of Diamondhead, a CareVet partner, has a tremendous opportunity to lead our thriving practice in Pass Christian, MS! Our Medical Directors dedicate over 90% of their time to practicing medicine, allowing them to stay fully engaged in patient care while leading the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys a diverse caseload, values collaboration, and is passionate about providing high‑quality medicine in a supportive, team‑oriented environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical and surgical skills, with advanced soft tissue surgery experience preferred to help support emergency and urgent care cases such as splenectomies, gastrointestinal foreign body obstructions, pyometras, cystotomies, exploratory surgeries, laceration repairs, and other emergency procedures commonly seen in small animal practice. Experience mentoring veterinarians, fostering a positive hospital culture, and driving medical excellence is highly valued.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

$125,000 Bonus Package

Flexible scheduling designed to support work‑life balance

Diverse caseload including general practice, surgery, and urgent care

Collaborative, family‑oriented culture where your input is valued

Opportunity to mentor doctors and help shape the future of the hospital

About the Hospital

Animal Hospital of Diamondhead is a well‑equipped small animal practice with everything you need to practice high‑quality medicine, including:

• Three exam rooms
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• In‑house Idexx laboratory equipment

Our experienced support staff and positive team culture allow doctors to focus on providing excellent patient care while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Coastal Living at Its Best

Located along Mississippi's stunning Gulf Coast, Pass Christian offers the perfect combination of professional fulfillment and coastal lifestyle. Spend your days off boating, fishing, kayaking, or relaxing on beautiful beaches while enjoying breathtaking waterfront sunsets. With easy access to Gulfport and New Orleans, you'll enjoy the charm of a close‑knit community without sacrificing the conveniences of larger metropolitan areas.

If you're looking for a leadership role that offers autonomy, support, exciting medical cases, and an unbeatable coastal lifestyle, we'd love to connect with you.

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

• Advancing Medical Care
  • Oversees surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication and education.
  • Answers client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures.
  • Provides oversight and direction of medical standards, quality of care and inventory.
  • Establishes medical protocols.
  • Oversees transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor.
  • Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories.
• Leading Staff and Practice
  • Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for Doctors, and when appropriate general staff members.
  • Monitors Doctor performance and production.
  • Develops and monitors hospital‑specific client compliance protocols and procedures.
  • Participates in technician appraisal and medical counseling sessions.
  • Ensures all medical staff receive applicable training, including the mentoring of new graduates.
  • Supports the Hospital Manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM licensure.
• Financial Responsibilities
  • Drives revenue and hospital contribution growth, which includes managing all hospital expenses.
  • Assists in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget and capital budget.
  • Monitors key financial reports
• Growing the Practice
  • Drives patient visits and encourages community involvement.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• 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

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.

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