Veterinary Medical Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Professional liability coverage

Licensing reimbursement (GA & DEA)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Pet-care discounts

Predictable daytime/weekend schedule

Leadership training

Job summary

Global Talent Partners is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead and inspire veterinary teams as Area Chief of Staff in Sugar Hill, GA. The role offers a compensation range up to $173,000 per year for a DVM with leadership experience.

The candidate will coach clinicians, elevate medical quality, ensure consistent standards of care, and promote a client-centered, community-focused culture across assigned hospitals.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program.
• Active Georgia veterinary license or eligible to obtain before start.
• Eligibility for DEA registration.
• Proven skills in general practice, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and communication abilities.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop associate veterinarians across hospitals in the local area, including Sugar Hill.
• Champion a culture of quality and patient safety with consistent standards of care.
• Conduct regular hospital visits and quality reviews; support regulatory compliance.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and coach veterinarians; implement retention strategies.
• Guide clinical quality, client communication, efficiency, and case management.
• Manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and inventory; support GP caseload.
• Maintain limited clinical hours to model best practices and support hospital flow.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Team development

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Job description

Veterinary Medical Director

J889299 Cumming Georgia USD133K- USD173K / Year

Lead and inspire veterinary teams as Area Chief of Staff in Sugar Hill, GA, with compensation up to $173,000. This leadership role suits a veterinarian who thrives on coaching clinicians, elevating medical quality, and shaping a high-performing, client-centered culture.

Hospital

• On-site diagnostics and imaging
• Surgery suite for general procedures, including routine spay/neuter
• Dental care capabilities for routine cleanings
• Diverse caseload including dogs, cats, and small/exotic mammals
• Predictable daytime and weekend hours, with convenient on-site parking
• Strong focus on client communication, community involvement, and consistent medical standards

Location

• Walkable downtown along West Broad Street with restaurants, boutiques, public art, and free events
• Entertainment venues including The Bowl amphitheater, the Eagle Theatre, and the E Center
• Excellent parks and trails such as E.E. Robinson Park, Gary Pirkle Park, and Sugar Hill Greenway trailheads
• Minutes to Lake Lanier for boating, beaches, and weekend recreation
• Served by Gwinnett County Public Schools, including Lanier and North Gwinnett clusters
• Easy access to I-85 and I-985; off-peak drives to downtown Atlanta are commonly around 40 minutes
• Year-round community calendar with festivals, farmers markets, and splash-pad activities
• Ongoing city investment in greenways, parks, and downtown improvements

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• Professional liability coverage
• Reimbursement for state (GA) and DEA licensing
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program and wellness resources
• Employee pet care discounts
• Predictable schedule with daytime and weekend shifts
• Leadership training and mentorship support for ongoing development

The Role

• Full-time leadership position overseeing and developing associate veterinarians across assigned hospitals in the local area, including the Sugar Hill location
• Champion a culture of quality and patient safety; ensure consistent standards of care and positive client experiences
• Conduct regular hospital visits and quality reviews; support compliance with state and federal regulations, including controlled substance and radiation safety
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and coach associate and locum veterinarians; implement engagement and retention strategies
• Guide clinical quality, client communication, efficiency, and case management among DVM teams
• Partner with practice leadership to manage medical equipment maintenance, calibration, and inventory
• Support a broad GP caseload: wellness, vaccinations, dentistry, general surgery (spay/neuter), diagnostics, and small/exotic mammals as comfortable
• Maintain limited clinical hours to model best practices and support hospital flow as needed

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program
• Active Georgia veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
• Eligibility for DEA registration
• Proven skills in general practice, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and communication abilities
• Comfort working with dogs and cats; experience with small/exotic mammals is a plus
• Authorization to work in the United States