Owner & Medical Director Veterinarian

American Veterinary Medical Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Equity Growth Potential

CE Allowance

Retirement Plan

PTO

Job summary

Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is seeking a Doctor Partner and Medical Director for a general practice and urgent care hospital in the Chicago area. This role offers ownership potential, leadership over medical decisions, and the chance to shape services, team, and culture within a community-focused hospital.

You will co-own the practice, lead medicine, and collaborate with a supportive team and VPP resources to build long-term success.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and active Illinois veterinary license, or ability to obtain one.
• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• Interest in medical leadership and practice ownership.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.
• Ownership experience not required; open to first-time owners.

Responsibilities

• Lead medicine decisions and clinical care as the Medical Director.
• Shape hospital services, team composition, and culture.
• Maintain a local identity with community-focused care.
• Drive ownership equity growth and hospital success in partnership with VPP.
• Collaborate with operations, HR, finance, and marketing teams to support the practice.

Skills

Medical leadership

Team-building

Communication

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Veterinary Practice Co-Owner & Medical Director

Chicago, IL Area | General Practice & Urgent Care

Lead the Medicine. Shape the Practice. Share in the Success.

Have you thought about owning a veterinary hospital but weren't sure how to get there?

At Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), we believe veterinarians should have the opportunity to own the hospitals they lead. We're looking for a veterinarian interested in becoming a Doctor Partner and Medical Director of a general practice and urgent care hospital in the Chicago area.

This is more than a Medical Director position. It's an opportunity to have an ownership stake in the hospital, help shape its future, and build something you're proud to call your own.

What Does Partnership with VPP Look Like?

Our model is built around keeping veterinary medicine in the hands of veterinarians.

As a VPP Doctor Partner, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Become a co-owner and share in the financial success and long-term growth of your hospital.
• Lead the medicine, with clinical decisions guided by you and your veterinary team.
• Shape your hospital, from the services you offer to the team you build and the culture you create.
• Maintain a local identity, with a hospital that reflects its community rather than a corporate brand.
• Have a team behind you, with VPP providing support in operations, finance, recruiting, HR, and marketing.

You bring the medical leadership and vision. We bring the business support and resources to help you succeed.

With more than 190 hospitals and 200 Doctor Partners nationwide, including over 100 first-time owners, we've helped veterinarians take that next step in their careers.

About the Opportunity

VPP is exploring partnership opportunities in the Chicago area for veterinarians interested in ownership and medical leadership. We're looking for someone who is excited about helping shape the future of a general practice and urgent care hospital, with the opportunity to build a strong team, influence the direction of the practice, and grow alongside VPP.

Compensation & Benefits

As a Doctor Partner, you'll have the opportunity to earn income as a practicing veterinarian while also participating in the financial benefits of ownership.

• Competitive base salary plus production
• Medical Director stipend
• Monthly profit distributions
• Long-term equity growth potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer retirement plan contribution
• Generous PTO and continuing education time
• Annual CE allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, and VIN covered

What We’re Looking For

• DVM degree and active Illinois veterinary license, or ability to obtain one
• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Interest in medical leadership and practice ownership
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Passion for quality veterinary medicine and client relationships

Previous ownership experience isn't required. We’re just as interested in veterinarians exploring ownership for the first time as those who have already held leadership roles.