Veterinary Medical Director: Lead & Elevate Care

Global Talent Partners; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation support

Production incentive plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

CE allowance and CE days

Licensure & DEA reimbursements

Professional liability coverage

Parental leave

Uniform allowance

Leadership training

Job summary

Global Talent Partners seeks a Veterinary Medical Director in Skokie, IL to lead and inspire veterinary teams across multiple hospitals. The role focuses on maintaining high medical standards, coaching doctors, and delivering excellent patient care in a collaborative, community-focused setting.

You will oversee clinical operations, participate in quality reviews, manage recruitment, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting staff development and client

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an accredited institution.
• Active Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated leadership in a multi-doctor setting.
• Proficiency in routine soft-tissue surgery and dentistry.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel between assigned hospitals in the local area and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor associate veterinarians across hospitals to ensure high-quality care.
• Conduct hospital visits, quality reviews and coaching to elevate medical standards and client experience.
• Recruit, onboard and mentor new doctors; develop future leaders.
• Partner with hospital leadership to drive medical quality, efficiency and client-centered service.
• Oversee medical equipment needs, maintenance and calibration in coordination with operations.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations, including controlled substances and radiation safety.
• Support a well-defined team structure that optimizes patient flow and leverages technician and client service roles.
• Maintain clinical proficiency, including routine surgery and dentistry, and model best practices on the floor as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Travel

Education

DVM or VMD

Job description

Global Talent Partners seeks a Veterinary Medical Director in Skokie, IL to lead and inspire veterinary teams across multiple hospitals. The role focuses on maintaining high medical standards, coaching doctors, and delivering excellent patient care in a collaborative, community-focused setting.

You will oversee clinical operations, participate in quality reviews, manage recruitment, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting staff development and client