Veterinarian Medical Director

Beyond Just You; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks PTO

Health Benefits

401(k) employer match

Mental health resources

Parental and pet-parent leave

Vet service discounts

Job summary

Beyond Just You is seeking a Medical Director in the greater Austin area to guide clinical standards and mentor veterinarians while continuing to practice medicine. You will partner with practice management to improve processes, support team development, and strengthen patient care.

This senior role emphasizes leadership with hands-on clinical duties and a tangible impact on day-to-day operations. A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree is required, with an active state veterinary license and DEA

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a veterinary practice.
• Mentorship of colleagues and team development.
• Ability to guide clinical standards and practice improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards and consistent patient care.
• Support veterinary team development and professional growth.
• Collaborate with practice management and hospital leadership.
• Lead with purpose and guide clinical priorities and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical leadership

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Job description

Ready to shape the way a veterinary team practices medicine while staying connected to patient care?

This Medical Director opportunity in the greater Austin area offers a chance to guide clinical standards, mentor fellow veterinarians, and influence how a community practice grows.

You’ll work alongside practice management and hospital leadership to improve clinical processes, support team development, and strengthen the quality of care delivered to patients and clients. It’s an opportunity for a veterinarian who wants their leadership to make a tangible difference in both the medical team and the practice’s day-to-day operations.

What Could Make This a Better Move

• Lead with purpose. Help establish clinical priorities and guide improvements in patient care.
• Develop other veterinarians. Support colleagues through mentorship, collaboration, and continued professional growth.
• Influence practice culture. Partner with management to strengthen communication, teamwork, and clinical consistency.
• Stay connected to medicine. Continue practicing veterinary medicine while taking on a broader leadership role.
• Receive dedicated leadership compensation. The role includes a Medical Director stipend in addition to base and production-based compensation.
• Access professional development. Leadership training and mentorship resources can help you continue growing as a medical leader.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a small‑animal general practice serving a community of pet owners in the greater Austin region. The focus is on maintaining high clinical standards, supporting consistent patient care, and helping the veterinary team continue to develop.

Who Might Love This

An experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring colleagues, improving medical standards, and working collaboratively with practice management may find this role rewarding. It could suit someone ready to take the next step into formal leadership while remaining involved in clinical care.

A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree is required, along with an appropriate state veterinary license and DEA eligibility.

Practical Details

• Schedule: Full‑time leadership role; practice operates Monday through Saturday.
• Compensation: Base salary plus production opportunities, with no negative accrual. Compensation details available during the confidential conversation.
• Leadership pay: Medical Director stipend.
• Relocation: Moving allowance available.
• Weekend/on-call: Specific weekend and on‑call expectations available upon request.

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) employer match
• Mental health resources
• Paid parental and pet-parent leave
• Veterinary service discounts and pet perks

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.