Veterinarian Medical Director

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Profit-sharing bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

CE allowance

CE days

401(k) with company match

Career advancement

Leadership development

Flexible schedule (no on-call)

Job summary

Galveston Veterinary Clinic in Galveston, TX, seeks a Medical Director to lead clinical care and hospital operations while maintaining a primarily clinical role (roughly 90% clinical, 10% admin). The hospital features an exotics wing, a recently remodeled standalone facility, and a collaborative team focused on exceptional patient care.

The position offers mentorship, leadership growth, competitive compensation with bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package in a hospital with a strong

Qualifications

• Licensed DVM with veterinary leadership experience.
• Strong mentorship and team-building skills.
• Excellent clinical standards and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and elevate clinical standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on team development and operations.
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians, externs, and the medical team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture centered on patient care and client service.
• Build strong relationships with veterinarians, support staff, and clients.
• Identify opportunities to enhance medical quality, efficiency, and the hospital experience.
• Support continued growth and success of an established practice.
• Lead by example; drive leadership and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Exotics caseload experience

Leadership

Mentorship

Collaboration

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

Dental radiography

Laser therapy

In-house diagnostics

Job description

Hospital Name: Galveston Veterinary Clinic

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Join our team as Medical Director at Galveston Veterinary Clinic!
Lead with independence Exotics caseload (if desired) Recently remodeled

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and lead an established, collaborative team? Galveston Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice high-quality medicine in one of the most unique veterinary hospitals on the Texas coast! If you're an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentorship, collaboration, medical excellence, and helping a hospital continue to thrive, look no further! As Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to influence medical standards, support team development, and shape the future of a hospital with a strong reputation, all while maintaining a primarily clinical role (approximately 90% clinical and 10% admin).

About Us:

Galveston Veterinary Clinic is the largest veterinary hospital on the island, proudly serving the community and their pets for more than 40 years with compassionate, high-quality care. We are a full-service small animal & exotics general practice. Our newly remodeled, stunning standalone facility offers a unique and diverse caseload, including small animals, traditional exotics, and extremely unique species. We've seen some pretty "wild" patients including penguins, kangaroos, otters, and raccoons! We are a community-focused practice with a close-knit “island vibe” culture and a strong commitment to exceptional patient care and team collaboration.

Hospital Highlights:

• Full service GP offering wellness, sick, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, boarding, and exotics medicine
• NEWLY renovated, beautiful standalone hospital with 11 exam rooms
• Dedicated exotics wing
• Advanced equipment including ultrasound, digital rads, dental rads, laser therapy, and extensive in-house diagnostics
• Established 4-doctor team supported by experienced technicians
• Hands-on Hospital Manager with over 15 years of experience
• Medical independence and the opportunity to help shape the hospital's continued growth

Role Responsibilities:

• Help maintain and elevate clinical standards and best practices
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on team development and operations
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians, externs, and the broader medical team
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture centered around patient care and client service
• Build strong relationships with veterinarians, support staff, and clients
• Identify opportunities to enhance medical quality, efficiency, and the overall hospital experience
• Support the continued growth and success of an established, thriving practice
• Lead by example
• Competitive base salary plus production bonuses - NO negative accrual
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Hospital leadership profit-sharing bonus program
• Retention and relocation bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability policy
• Plentiful paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• CE allowance and paid CE days
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical independence
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance (No on-call hours, overnights, or Sundays)

Live the Galveston Island Lifestyle:

Imagine finishing your day at the hospital and being just minutes from the beach! Galveston offers a unique combination of coastal living, historic charm, local restaurants, outdoor activities, and a relaxed island lifestyle, all while remaining within easy driving distance to Houston.

Enjoy the beach, historic downtown, Pleasure Pier, Schlitterbahn, Moody Gardens, and many restaurants and attractions that make Galveston such a vibrant place to live and work.

If you're an experienced veterinarian ready to take on a leadership role while continuing to practice medicine alongside a talented team, we'd love to hear from you!