Veterinarian Lead

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Indianapolis seeks an experienced Medical Director or Associate Veterinarian to lead a small animal practice within an AAHA-accredited facility. The role blends clinical duties with leadership responsibilities to maintain high standards of care.

The candidate will lead veterinary tasks, oversee staff, and drive protocols and community outreach to support the hospital's mission and reputation.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• High clinical standards and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on client and patient care.
• Experience in mentoring, staff management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication skills and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Perform veterinary duties (80-90%) and strive for production goals while maintaining veterinary excellence.
• Perform medical director duties (10-20%), model high-quality medicine, lead mentorship, and manage staff.
• Lead hospital meetings, develop protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage in community outreach and represent the hospital positively within the community.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Mentoring

Team-building

Communication

Job description

Role Overview:

Serve as a Medical Director or experienced Associate Veterinarian leading a small animal practice dedicated to high standards of care in a AAHA-accredited facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Veterinary Duties (80-90%): Perform clinical tasks, achieve production goals, maintain veterinary excellence through continuous education, and lead innovative practices.
• Medical Director Duties (10-20%): Model high-quality medicine, foster team engagement, conduct performance reviews, manage staff, support hiring and mentorship, and promote a culture of teamwork and professional growth.
• Lead hospital meetings, develop protocols, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Engage in community outreach and represent the hospital positively within the community.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• High clinical standards and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on client and patient care.
• Experience in mentoring, staff management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication skills and community engagement.

Key Attributes:

Inspiring leader, compassionate clinician, proactive team builder, and committed to professional development and hospital culture.