Veterinarian Medical Director

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

No overnights/On Call

Flexible scheduling

Work-life balance

Job summary

Eastside Pet Clinic in Idaho Falls, ID, seeks a Managing Veterinarian to lead our compassionate medical team while maintaining a hands-on clinical role. This role emphasizes mentoring, standard-setting, and meaningful input into clinic operations.

We offer a supportive staff, ongoing training, and a sign-on bonus starting at $50,000. Base salary up to $175,000+ DOE, with flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance in a modern hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a veterinary team.
• Mentoring and development of staff.
• Ability to balance clinical work with leadership duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor our veterinary team, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture.
• Help guide medical protocols and standards of care.
• Partner with practice manager on workflow, efficiency, and team development.
• Maintain a clinical caseload while shaping the hospital's direction.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Caseload management

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Digital radiology

Dental radiology

Job description

Description & Requirements

Eastside Pet Clinic in Idaho Falls, ID

Now offering $50,000 sign-on bonus!

Eastside Pet Clinic, a trusted and well-established practice serving Idaho Falls since 1970, is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to lead our medical team while continuing to practice high-quality, compassionate medicine. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, shaping medical standards, and having a meaningful voice in clinic operations- all while maintaining work-life balance.

About Our Practice

Over the years, we’ve thoughtfully updated our hospital to create a modern, welcoming environment. Our most recent and largest renovation was completed in July 2025. The clinic features:

• A surgical suite with two tables
• Two fully equipped dental areas

We are well-equipped with digital radiology, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, tonopen, endoscopy, and six anesthetic machines, all supported by advanced warming and monitoring systems.

The Role

As Managing Veterinarian, you will:

• Lead and mentor our veterinary team, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture
• Help guide medical protocols and standards of care
• Partner with practice manager on workflow, efficiency, and team development
• Maintain a clinical caseload while shaping the future direction of the hospital

This is a hands‑on leadership role designed for someone who wants influence without sacrificing time with patients.

Team & Culture

Our exceptional support staff is experienced, engaged, and deeply committed to excellent patient and client care. We invest in our team through regular training, ongoing development, and access to online learning tools, even during work hours.

One of our greatest strengths is our loyal, long‑standing client base. Clients trust our doctors, are highly compliant, and are comfortable seeing multiple veterinarians, making it easy to build and sustain a strong caseload.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

We are proud to offer true work‑life balance:

• No overnights/On Call
• Strong partnership with a local emergency clinic
• Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle
• Sign-on bonus starting at $50,000
• Base salary up to $175,000+ DOE

Life in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls offers outstanding access to outdoor recreation, including world‑class fly fishing, ski resorts, hiking, mountain biking, and white‑water rafting. We’re just a couple of hours from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and the area boasts a safe, family‑friendly community with a reasonable cost of living.