Medical Director Veterinarian

Medical Director Opportunity At GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital

GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, is opening in March 2027 and is seeking a Medical Director to help build the neighborhood animal health team Nashville deserves. This is an opportunity to shape the culture, mentor a growing team, establish medical standards, and create a hospital that becomes a trusted part of the community.

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who believes strong medicine, strong leadership, and a great life outside of work should exist together.

As the founding Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Establish medical protocols and standards
• Partner in designing workflows and hospital operations
• Mentor and develop future veterinary talent
• Shape the client and team experience from day one
• Build a collaborative, accountable, and positive hospital culture
• Influence the long-term direction of a growing organization
• Help create the model for future GoodNeighbor hospitals

Your leadership will directly impact the success of the hospital, the well-being of the team, and the quality of care delivered to Nashville's pet families.

As Medical Director, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Lead by example in providing high-quality, evidence-based medicine
• Support, mentor, and develop associate veterinarians and support staff
• Ensure consistency in medical standards and patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to drive growth and operational excellence
• Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and teamwork
• Build meaningful, lasting relationships with clients and the community
• Help create a hospital where both patients and team members thrive

We're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys leadership, values mentorship, and wants to play a meaningful role in building a lasting organization.

We believe great leadership requires balance, which is why our doctors work:

• 4 clinical days per week
• Only 1 Saturday every 4 weeks
• Predictable rotating schedules
• Dedicated leadership time as the hospital grows
• A fair and sustainable system that allows time for family, hobbies, travel, and recovery

Benefits for you include:

• Competitive base salary and transparent production compensation model
• Medical Director stipend
• Long-term incentive opportunity
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
• Continuing education allowance
• Licensing, DEA, and professional membership reimbursement
• Leadership development and executive mentorship
• Opportunities for future multi-site and regional leadership roles
• No non-compete agreement

Pet benefits include coverage for two personal pets, including examinations, routine diagnostics, vaccinations, parasite prevention, heartworm prevention, and Purina maintenance diet.

Every GoodNeighbor veterinarian receives a $2,500 annual "Neighbor in Need" stipend to help clients access care when finances become a barrier.

If you're looking for the opportunity to lead, mentor, and build a hospital from the ground up while practicing exceptional medicine in a supportive environment, we invite you to join us.

Strong medicine should feel human. Honest guidance should feel clear. A veterinary career should still leave room for a life.

Apply today and help us build the animal health team every neighborhood deserves.