Veterinarian Medical Director

Ready to shape the way a veterinary team practices medicine while staying connected to patient care?


This Medical Director opportunity in the greater Austin area offers a chance to guide clinical standards, mentor fellow veterinarians, and influence how a community practice grows.

You’ll work alongside practice management and hospital leadership to improve clinical processes, support team development, and strengthen the quality of care delivered to patients and clients. It’s an opportunity for a veterinarian who wants their leadership to make a tangible difference in both the medical team and the practice’s day-to-day operations.

What Could Make This a Better Move

• Lead with purpose. Help establish clinical priorities and guide improvements in patient care.

• Develop other veterinarians. Support colleagues through mentorship, collaboration, and continued professional growth.

• Influence practice culture. Partner with management to strengthen communication, teamwork, and clinical consistency.

• Stay connected to medicine. Continue practicing veterinary medicine while taking on a broader leadership role.

• Receive dedicated leadership compensation. The role includes a Medical Director stipend in addition to base and production-based compensation.

• Access professional development. Leadership training and mentorship resources can help you continue growing as a medical leader.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a small-animal general practice serving a community of pet owners in the greater Austin region. The focus is on maintaining high clinical standards, supporting consistent patient care, and helping the veterinary team continue to develop.

Who Might Love This

An experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring colleagues, improving medical standards, and working collaboratively with practice management may find this role rewarding. It could suit someone ready to take the next step into formal leadership while remaining involved in clinical care.

A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree is required, along with an appropriate state veterinary license and DEA eligibility.

Practical Details

• Schedule: Full-time leadership role; practice operates Monday through Saturday.

• Compensation: Base salary plus production opportunities, with no negative accrual. Compensation details available during the confidential conversation.

• Leadership pay: Medical Director stipend.

• Relocation: Moving allowance available.

• Weekend/on-call: Specific weekend and on-call expectations available upon request.

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off

• Comprehensive health benefits

• 401(k) employer match

• Mental health resources

• Paid parental and pet-parent leave

• Veterinary service discounts and pet perks

Not actively looking?
That's okay. If you’re considering leadership or want to explore what your next career step could look like, let’s have a confidential conversation. Contact Beyond Just You Recruiting before applying directly to learn more about the role and decide whether it aligns with your goals.

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