Veterinary Medical Director

Global-Talent-Partners; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Flexible 4-day week

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & holidays

CE allowance

Licensing reimbursement

Pet care discounts

401(k)

Parental leave

Wellbeing resources

EAP

Career development

Job summary

Global Talent Partners is seeking an experienced Veterinarian to join as Medical Director at a Memphis, TN small animal practice. This role blends clinical medicine with leadership, mentoring doctors and shaping medical standards.

Expect a flexible 4-day workweek, robust support, and modern diagnostics while maintaining your own clinical caseload. Compensation includes base salary up to $170,000, production bonuses, and relocation/signing packages.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and Tennessee veterinary license.
• Experience in small animal practice with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to mentor veterinarians and lead clinical operations.
• Strong communication with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across multiple local sites.
• Maintain your own clinical, surgical and dental caseload.
• Develop and review clinical protocols and workflows.
• Mentor and coach fellow veterinarians.
• Lead doctor meetings and collaborative case discussions.
• Support recruitment and development of DVMs.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Operations management

Education

DVM / VMD

Tennessee veterinary license

Job description

Global Talent Partners is excited to present an opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to step into a Medical Director position with an established, AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Memphis, Tennessee.

This role combines hands-on clinical medicine with genuine leadership responsibility, giving you the opportunity to influence medical standards, mentor fellow veterinarians and support clinical development across multiple local sites. Working alongside practice management, you'll help shape a positive clinical culture while continuing to manage your own medical, surgical and dental caseload.

With a flexible 4-day workweek, experienced clinical support and modern diagnostic resources, this position provides the opportunity to develop your leadership career without stepping away from clinical medicine.

About the Practice

This AAHA-accredited small animal practice provides comprehensive veterinary care within a collaborative, client-focused environment. The clinical team is supported by credentialed veterinary technicians and experienced client service professionals, allowing doctors to focus on high-quality patient care and effective case management.

The practice handles a broad range of cases, including:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Comprehensive medical consultations
• Internal medicine
• Same-day diagnostic testing
• Soft tissue surgery
• Orthopedic procedures
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Ocular procedures
• Cesarean sections
• Advanced in-house diagnostics
• On-site laboratory testing
• On-site pharmacy
• Dedicated surgical facilities
• Modern patient monitoring and treatment technology

AAHA accreditation provides a strong framework for clinical quality, patient safety and hospital protocols, while veterinarians retain the professional autonomy needed to make appropriate decisions for their patients.

The Opportunity

As Medical Director, you'll remain actively involved in clinical medicine while taking responsibility for the continued development of medical standards, doctors and clinical operations.

Your role will include:

• Providing clinical leadership across multiple local sites
• Maintaining your own medical, surgical and dental caseload
• Setting and maintaining high standards of patient care
• Developing and reviewing clinical protocols and workflows
• Mentoring and coaching fellow veterinarians
• Leading doctor meetings and collaborative case discussions
• Supporting DVM recruitment, onboarding and development
• Partnering with practice management on hospital performance
• Reviewing clinical and operational performance indicators
• Supporting equipment and inventory planning
• Promoting accurate medical recordkeeping
• Overseeing appropriate controlled substance protocols
• Supporting compliance with AAHA and regulatory standards
• Helping resolve complex or escalated client concerns
• Creating a positive, collaborative and learning-focused clinical culture

This position is particularly suited to an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others and wants greater influence over clinical standards and hospital development while remaining closely involved with patients and clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $170,000
• Production bonus opportunities
• No negative accrual
• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Medical Director stipend
• Flexible 4-day workweek
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CE allowance and professional development resources
• Tennessee veterinary licensing reimbursement
• Professional membership dues
• Professional liability coverage
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee pet care discounts
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership and career development opportunities

Life in Memphis

Memphis combines the amenities of a major city with an accessible cost of living and a distinctive cultural identity. The city is internationally known for its music heritage and food scene, with live entertainment, restaurants, professional sports and established neighborhoods offering plenty to enjoy outside work.

For outdoor recreation, the area offers extensive parks, trails and green spaces, including Shelby Farms Park and the Greenline. Memphis International Airport also provides convenient travel connections, while the city's healthcare, logistics and research sectors contribute to a diverse local economy.