Veterinary Medical Director J889299

Lead and inspire veterinary teams as Area Chief of Staff in Sugar Hill, GA, with compensation up to $173,000. This leadership role suits a veterinarian who thrives on coaching clinicians, elevating medical quality, and shaping a high-performing, client-centered culture.

The Hospital
This well-established small-animal practice operates inside a major pet retail environment, creating steady client flow and a varied caseload. The team emphasizes preventive care while supporting comprehensive general practice medicine, all within a collaborative, technician-supported setting that values teaching and continuous improvement.
- On-site diagnostics and imaging
- Surgery suite for general procedures, including routine spay/neuter
- Dental care capabilities for routine cleanings
- Diverse caseload including dogs, cats, and small/exotic mammals
- Predictable daytime and weekend hours, with convenient on-site parking
- Strong focus on client communication, community involvement, and consistent medical standards

Location
Sugar Hill, GA, offers a vibrant, family-friendly lifestyle in northern Gwinnett County. Professionals enjoy an active downtown, year-round events, quality parks, and quick access to Atlanta and Lake Lanier.
- Walkable downtown along West Broad Street with restaurants, boutiques, public art, and free events
- Entertainment venues including The Bowl amphitheater, the Eagle Theatre, and the E Center
- Excellent parks and trails such as E.E. Robinson Park, Gary Pirkle Park, and Sugar Hill Greenway trailheads
- Minutes to Lake Lanier for boating, beaches, and weekend recreation
- Served by Gwinnett County Public Schools, including Lanier and North Gwinnett clusters
- Easy access to I-85 and I-985; off-peak drives to downtown Atlanta are commonly around 40 minutes
- Year-round community calendar with festivals, farmers markets, and splash-pad activities
- Ongoing city investment in greenways, parks, and downtown improvements

Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
- Professional liability coverage
- Reimbursement for state (GA) and DEA licensing
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program and wellness resources
- Employee pet care discounts
- Predictable schedule with daytime and weekend shifts
- Leadership training and mentorship support for ongoing development

The Role
- Full-time leadership position overseeing and developing associate veterinarians across assigned hospitals in the local area, including the Sugar Hill location
- Champion a culture of quality and patient safety; ensure consistent standards of care and positive client experiences
- Conduct regular hospital visits and quality reviews; support compliance with state and federal regulations, including controlled substance and radiation safety
- Recruit, onboard, mentor, and coach associate and locum veterinarians; implement engagement and retention strategies
- Guide clinical quality, client communication, efficiency, and case management among DVM teams
- Partner with practice leadership to manage medical equipment maintenance, calibration, and inventory
- Support a broad GP caseload: wellness, vaccinations, dentistry, general surgery (spay/neuter), diagnostics, and small/exotic mammals as comfortable
- Maintain limited clinical hours to model best practices and support hospital flow as needed

Requirements
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program
- Active Georgia veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
- Eligibility for DEA registration
- Proven skills in general practice, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and communication abilities
- Comfort working with dogs and cats; experience with small/exotic mammals is a plus
- Authorization to work in the United States

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