Veterinarian

A full-service small animal hospital in Lakeland, TN is seeking a Medical Director to lead its veterinary team!

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to shape clinical standards, develop a team, and make a lasting impact on a respected general practice serving the Lakeland area of Memphis, and the wider Mid South.

Working closely with the Practice Manager and hospital leadership, you will guide medical standards, support hospital performance, and build a positive, collaborative culture. A key part of the role is recruiting and retaining great veterinarians, coaching and developing associates, and using data to guide decisions. Protected administrative time is built into the role so you can lead effectively whilst having dedicated time for clinic work.

The caseload is varied and rewarding, covering wellness and preventive care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, rehabilitation, and urgent cases such as trauma, seizures, and GI emergencies. Flexible scheduling gives doctors autonomy over their procedural caseload and the freedom to work closely with clients on the best plan for every patient.

The hospital is impressively equipped with twelve exam rooms, four surgical tables, four dental stations, two treatment areas, hospitalization, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy.

This is a full-time position, with a consistent 4-day work week and occasional weekends (finishing by 2pm). The clinic closes at 6pm with considered scheduling so you can routinely finish on time. There are no out of hours or on-call requirements to this position.

You will join a supportive, teaching focused team where veterinarians routinely help one another and mentor veterinary externs, all backed by a loyal and growing client base.

Key Highlights:

• Medical Director role at a full-service small animal hospital in Lakeland, TN
• $170K to $190K pro/sal plus stipend and elevated production %
• Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus and up to $25,000 retention bonus
• Protected admin time to focus on leadership and team development
• Varied caseload across wellness, surgery, dentistry, rehab, and urgent care
• 12 exam rooms, 4 surgical tables, 4 dental stations, ultrasound, and endoscopy
• Collaborative, teaching focused team with a loyal, growing client base
• Flexible scheduling with autonomy over your procedural caseload

About You:

• DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
• You hold (or are eligible for) a Veterinary State License in Tennessee
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• At least 3 years of veterinary clinical experience
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team
• Sound medical reasoning and strong medical ethics
• Passionate about mentoring associates and building a team first culture
• Interest in surgery and dentistry preferred, but not required

Benefits:

• Base salary of $160,000 to $190,000
• Elevated production percentage with quarterly payouts
• No negative accrual
• Medical Director stipend with protected admin time
• Sign-on bonus of up to $50,000
• Retention bonus of up to $25,000 over three years
• Health, Dental, Life, and Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free CE courses with competitive annual CE allowance
• Mental health support, including access to therapy
• Paid parental leave and pet adoption leave
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Fertility and family planning support
• Student loan support tools and assistance
• Employee discounts on pet care
• Leadership development program with dedicated mentor support
• And more!

Next Steps

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