Veterinary Medical Director - Lead, Mentor & Elevate Care

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

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.