Veterinary Medical Director

Global Talent Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Continuing education allowance and CE

Professional liability coverage

License/DEA reimbursement

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave

Uniform allowance

Travel reimbursement between hospitals

Diversity and growth programs

Job summary

Global Talent Partners seeks a Veterinary Medical Director in Atlanta to lead medical quality and mentor veterinarians across multiple small-animal clinics. This full-time role emphasizes coaching teams, elevating standards of care, and shaping hospital performance.

The position requires a DVM/VMD, Georgia license, and DEA eligibility, with travel between local hospitals. Competitive compensation and strong benefits accompany leadership responsibilities in a retail-based clinic network.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active Georgia veterinary license or ability to obtain before start.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• DEA registration (or eligibility) and knowledge of controlled substances regulations.
• Leadership experience coaching veterinarians; prior lead/medical director preferred.
• Proficiency in general medicine and basic surgical procedures.
• Excellent communication, coaching, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced small-animal retail-based clinic.
• Ability to stand, walk and lift up to 50 pounds; valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical quality and mentor veterinarians across multiple clinics.
• Champion safety, consistency and client-centered care; monitor performance metrics.
• Conduct regular hospital visits, quality reviews and coaching sessions.
• Lead recruiting, interviews and onboarding for new associates and relief veterinarians.
• Coordinate patient flow, client communication and team alignment with leadership.
• Manage medical equipment functionality and maintenance across sites.
• Ensure compliance with regulations including controlled substances and radiation safety.
• Engage with local/state veterinary organizations to build relationships.
• Provide clinical care as scheduled, including general medicine and basic soft-tissue surgery.
• Travel between local hospitals as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

DVM or VMD

Job description

Veterinary Medical Director

J889307 Atlanta Georgia USD133K- USD173K / Year

Lead medical quality and mentor veterinarians across multiple small-animal clinics in Atlanta, with compensation up to $173,000. This leadership role is ideal for a doctor who thrives on coaching teams, elevating standards of care, and shaping hospital performance.

The Hospital

A full-service small-animal clinic located inside a major pet retail center, offering a convenient setting for clients with free on-site parking and steady walk-in visibility. The practice features a coordinated team structure including veterinarians, credentialed technicians, veterinary assistants, client service coordinators, and a practice manager. Services include preventive care, diagnostics and testing, digital radiology, in-house dental cleanings, general surgical capability, microchipping, basic grooming, and access to an online pharmacy with veterinary-recommended nutrition and parasite-control products. The team culture emphasizes inclusion, professional development, continuing-education support, and defined pathways for growth, with resources that help technicians advance and doctors lead high-performing teams.

Location

Based in Atlanta, a dynamic metro with global air access, top universities, a thriving cultural scene, and fast-growing neighborhoods connected by the Atlanta BeltLine. It is a place where careers and lifestyles can both flourish.

• World-class connectivity via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with extensive domestic and international flights
• Major employers across aviation, logistics, retail and consumer brands (Delta, The Home Depot, UPS, Coca-Cola, Chick-fil-A)
• Proximity to leading universities and research hubs (Georgia Tech, Emory University, Georgia State University)
• The Atlanta BeltLine linking parks, trails, public art, dining and new retail
• Year-round events at Georgia World Congress Center, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Olympic Park
• Robust film and TV production ecosystem with expanding studio infrastructure
• Renowned cultural institutions, historic sites, a top-tier aquarium and a nationally recognized food scene
• Transit options via MARTA rail connecting key districts and the airport, with walkable in-town neighborhoods
• Neighborhood variety to suit many lifestyles, including Midtown, Buckhead, Inman Park, Virginia-Highland and Decatur
• Housing that is generally more attainable than many coastal metros, with options across urban and suburban settings

Benefits

• Competitive compensation up to $173,000
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• Professional liability coverage
• Reimbursement for state license and DEA fees
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Parental leave and employee assistance program
• Uniform allowance and discounts on veterinary care
• Travel reimbursement for inter-hospital visits within the area
• Programs that support inclusion, diversity and professional growth; career-path resources and technician tuition support

The Role

• Full-time leadership position overseeing medical quality and doctor development across assigned hospitals in the Atlanta area
• Champion a culture of safety, consistency and client-centered care; monitor and improve key medical and hospital performance metrics
• Conduct regular hospital visits, quality reviews and coaching sessions to build engagement and elevate standards
• Lead recruiting efforts, participate in interviews and referrals, and design strong onboarding and mentorship for new associates and relief veterinarians
• Partner with practice leadership to coordinate patient flow, client communication and team alignment
• Manage medical equipment functionality and maintenance requests across assigned sites
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, including controlled substances and radiation safety
• Engage with local and state veterinary organizations to build professional relationships
• Provide clinical care as scheduled, including general medicine, diagnostics and basic soft-tissue surgery
• Schedule may include some evenings and weekends; travel between local hospitals is required

Requirements

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Active Georgia veterinary license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• DEA registration (or eligibility) and working knowledge of controlled substance regulations
• Proven leadership experience coaching veterinarians; prior lead/medical director/chief of staff experience preferred
• Proficiency in general medicine and basic surgical procedures
• Excellent communication, coaching, problem-solving and time-management skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced small-animal environment within a retail-based clinic
• Ability to stand for extended periods, safely handle companion animals and lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation for travel between local hospitals