Medical Director Veterinarian

Introduction
A veterinary group in Las Vegas, Nevada is seeking a Medical Director Veterinarian to lead the reopening of a community veterinary hospital. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced veterinarian to build a hospital from the ground up, shaping the culture, clinical standards, and team structure while delivering high-quality veterinary care to the local community. The role offers the chance to combine clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and strategic input in a growing veterinary network that values collaboration, innovation, and sustainable work-life balance.

Working Hours / Rota
This is a full-time position, with scheduling designed to support a balanced workload while ensuring consistent access to veterinary services for the community. As the hospital reopens and grows, the Medical Director will have input into developing schedules and workflows that support both team wellbeing and efficient patient care.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Medical Director will serve as the clinical leader of the hospital, combining hands-on veterinary medicine with leadership responsibilities. The role includes establishing and maintaining high standards of veterinary care, developing medical protocols, and providing guidance on complex cases. The Medical Director will work closely with the Practice Manager to oversee hospital operations, monitor performance metrics, and support financial sustainability. Additional responsibilities include mentoring veterinarians and support staff, helping recruit and develop the clinical team, maintaining regulatory compliance, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives within the hospital.

Practice Details
This opportunity involves leading the reopening of a community veterinary hospital, allowing the Medical Director to play a central role in shaping the hospital's culture, workflows, and medical standards. The hospital will focus on delivering high-quality veterinary medicine while creating a collaborative and supportive workplace environment. As part of a growing veterinary organization in the Las Vegas Valley, the hospital benefits from shared resources, operational support, and collaboration with other veterinary teams across the network.

Team
The Medical Director will play a key role in recruiting, mentoring, and developing a new veterinary and support staff team, establishing a strong culture focused on teamwork, learning, and exceptional patient care.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

About Tempus Recruitment

This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application.

Haven't Worked with a Recruiter Before? No Problem!

• All communication is 100% private and confidential
• Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for a new job
• We have exclusive roles not being advertised publicly
• We tailor job searches to your specific needs, therefore you will only get sent roles that match your requirements

What Happens Next

Interested in this position or others that we can offer? Apply now or request a call back!

One of our expert recruiters will reach out to you to gather all the relevant information regarding your search. This will then allow us to put together a tailored jobs list based on your requirements.

#IHTVRB

The Package

Salary up to $200,000 (Annual)

• Competitive base salary up to $200k
• Production bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Work-Life balance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• CE allowance and paid CE days
• Network with fellow, experienced DVMs and build lasting relationships
• Annual discretionary stipend (Licenses, CE, Membership)
• Robust veterinary service discounts for your pets
• Complimentary wellness plans for your pets

Hours: Full Time

Employment Type: Full Time