Medical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Want to lead a veterinary team, keep growing clinically, and still have your evenings to yourself?

This opportunity in southern Arizona could be a strong next step for a veterinarian ready to take on greater clinical leadership without giving up the hands-on medicine that makes the profession rewarding. You'll help guide medical standards, encourage team development, and bring new ideas to a companion animal practice while continuing to treat patients.

The role offers a particularly appealing mix of general practice, surgical opportunities, and exposure to less-common species—all with no after-hours emergency or on-call responsibilities .

What You'll Find Here

• Lead with purpose. Help shape clinical direction, strengthen team culture, and contribute ideas that support the practice's future.
• Stay hands-on. Continue practicing medicine while taking a bigger role in supporting colleagues and improving patient care.
• Enjoy varied cases. Go beyond routine wellness visits with opportunities in surgery, dentistry, and more advanced procedures.
• Keep learning. Professional development resources and opportunities to exchange clinical knowledge can help you continue building your skills.
• Explore your interests. Bring your own areas of clinical interest and help identify opportunities to expand services.
• Protect your personal time. There are no after-hours emergency or on-call duties, with a schedule that includes some daytime weekend coverage.

What You'll Be Doing

The practice focuses on companion animal care, with additional exposure to exotic patients. Services include preventive medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic procedures. The team also has access to additional clinical learning resources and professional collaboration.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both the technical side of veterinary medicine and the opportunity to help other clinicians develop.

Who Might Love This

An experienced DVM who is confident in surgery, enjoys teaching, and wants to influence how a practice grows may find this especially rewarding. It's also a fit to explore if you value clinical variety, team development, and a leadership position that remains connected to patient care.

The Basics

• Role: Full-time Medical Director
• Experience: Experienced veterinarian; leadership and mentoring interest are valued
• Licensure: Arizona license or eligibility to obtain one
• Schedule: No after-hours emergency or on-call responsibilities; specific weekend expectations available during the conversation
• Compensation: Based on experience, with a bonus package
• Relocation: Assistance available

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HSA options
• Paid time off and parental leave
• CE allowance, paid CE days, and professional development support
• Licensing fees, professional dues, and liability coverage
• Retirement plan options and personal pet discounts

A Little About the Area

The region offers a sunny climate, desert landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a strong local food scene. For someone considering relocation, it provides an opportunity to enjoy an active lifestyle while living in a larger regional community.

Let's Talk

You don't have to be actively looking to explore what's next.

If this sounds like the kind of practice environment you've been hoping to find, contact Beyond Just You for a confidential conversation. We'll share the details privately and help you decide whether the opportunity is worth pursuing.

Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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