Regional Medical Director- Pacific Northwest

Mission Pet Health; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Regional Medical Director to support our hospitals across the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon, Washington, and Alaska locations. The role combines mentorship, collaboration, and strategic leadership to strengthen hospital teams, grow practices, and maintain high medical quality.

You will partner with veterinarians and hospital leaders, align medical initiatives with operations, and travel 3–4 days per week to on-site locations, preferably Seattle or Portland

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Current state licensure to practice.
• Experience managing multi-site veterinary hospitals is required.
• Hospital ownership or Lead Veterinarian experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop veterinarians through coaching and development planning across the region.
• Strengthen hospital collaboration and share best practices for patient care and workflow improvements.
• Recruit and onboard veterinarians, ensuring long-term engagement.
• Partner with Regional Operations Director to align medical initiatives with hospital growth and staffing needs.
• Support growth initiatives across the Houston market and other regional hospitals as needed.
• Represent Mission Pet Health in the veterinary community and contribute to a talent pipeline.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Multi-site management

Strategic planning

Communication

DVM licensure

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Current state licensure

Job description

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Regional Medical Director (RMD) to support our hospitals in the Pacific Northwest area. This territory will support our teams in Oregon, Washington and two locations in Alaska. This role is designed for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring doctors, strengthening hospital teams, and helping practices grow while maintaining high medical quality. As Regional Medical Director, you will serve as a clinical partner to our veterinarians and hospitals, supporting teams at the local level while working alongside a Regional Operations Director to align medical leadership with hospital success. The role blends mentorship, collaboration, and strategic leadership - ensuring doctors feel supported, hospitals are well-resourced, and patients receive excellent care.

What You'll Do

• Support and Develop Veterinarians: Partner with DVMs across the region to support their professional growth through mentorship, coaching, and development planning. Conduct doctor reviews and help strengthen medical, surgical, and communication skills.
• Strengthen Hospital Collaboration: Connect regularly with hospital teams to share best practices, support workflow improvements, and ensure doctors have the clinical resources they need to serve their communities.
• Recruit and Develop Veterinary Talent: Help attract and onboard great veterinarians to the region. Support mentorship and integration of new doctors to ensure long-term success and engagement.
• Partner for Hospital Success: Work closely with your Regional Operations Director to support hospital leaders in areas such as scheduling needs, equipment investments, and aligning medical initiatives with hospital growth.
• Support Growth in the Houston Market: Help hospitals expand services, strengthen medical capabilities, and support thoughtful regional growth while maintaining high-quality medicine.
• Build the Future Veterinary Workforce: Support externship and internship programs and represent Mission Pet Health within the veterinary community to help build our future talent pipeline.

What Success Looks Like in the First Year

• First 90 Days: Build relationships with veterinarians and hospital teams while learning the strengths and opportunities of each hospital in the region.
• 3–6 Months: Establish regular doctor collaboration and mentorship, support hospital teams with clinical resources, and assist with recruiting and onboarding veterinarians.
• 6–12 Months: Strengthen collaboration across hospitals, support service expansion where appropriate, and help develop emerging medical leaders within the region.

Why This Role is Different

At Mission Pet Health, our Regional Medical Directors focus on supporting hospitals—not overseeing them from a distance.

We believe great veterinary medicine happens when doctors feel trusted, connected, and supported.

• Mentorship over management
• Local hospital partnership
• Collaboration across veterinary teams
• Balancing medical quality with sustainable hospital growth

This is an opportunity to help shape the veterinary culture of a region-supporting great hospitals and helping veterinarians build long-term, fulfilling careers.

Please note, while you will work from your home office, you must be able to travel to our on site hospital locations 3-4 days/week. For this reason, we prefer that you live in the Seattle or Portland areas, as that is where many of our hospitals are located.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
• Current state licensure in good standing to practice.
• Experience managing multi-site veterinary hospitals is required.
• Hospital ownership or previous Lead Veterinarian experience is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to present key data concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

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How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health leadership team, you are backed by the comprehensive resources of a larger network, allowing you to focus on empowering your teams and advancing medical excellence.

Executive Compensation

• A competitive executive salary and annual bonus incentives designed to reward your regional performance.
• Executive-level coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Life Insurance.
• Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance.

Commitment to Growth

Access dedicated continuing education resources (30-40 hours annually) and our Clinical Tracks Program to stay at the forefront of medicine.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and collaborate with fellow field leaders to drive innovation.

Peace of Mind

Enjoy company-paid Professional Liability Coverage and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission petHealth was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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