Veterinarian Medical Director: Pontchartrain Animal Hospital

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Director Opportunity

Pontchartrain Animal Hospital | Slidell, Louisiana

Pontchartrain Animal Hospital is looking for a Medical Director who is ready to lead with positivity, grow with intention, and help shape what’s next for a thriving, well-established practice in Slidell, LA.

This role is perfect for a veterinarian who enjoys being the expert in the room, takes time to explain the “why,” and brings a forward-thinking, collaborative mindset to medical leadership. If you’re energized by progress, open to change, and motivated to keep things moving and growing, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

As Medical Director, you’ll partner closely with hospital leadership to:

• Drive medical excellence, growth, and positive change
• Encourage open communication and team engagement
• Lead with optimism and help foster a culture of support and accountability
• Champion high-quality medicine and best practices
• Help expand and optimize our drop-off appointment model, leveraging our beautiful, modern boarding facility
• Mentor and develop doctors while maintaining a collaborative environment
• This is a flexible schedule role - come in early, stay late, while supporting hospital growth and continuity of care.

Why Pontchartrain Animal Hospital?

• High-quality medicine with the tools and support to practice at your best
• Strong, skilled support staff team that truly has your back
• Robust CE support to fuel your professional growth
• A culture built on mentorship, teamwork, and mutual respect
• Leadership that values flexibility, innovation, and forward momentum
• A standout boarding facility that supports patient care, client convenience, and practice growth
• We’re looking for someone who’s willing to try new things, lean into change, and help guide the hospital into its next phase while keeping morale high and communication strong.

Life in Slidell, LA

Located just outside New Orleans, Slidell offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city access. Enjoy:

• Easy access to New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, and outdoor recreation
• Beautiful waterways, nature trails, and a relaxed lifestyle
• Affordable living with a strong sense of community
• Great food, culture, and weekend adventures just minutes away

If you’re a veterinarian who leads with confidence, clarity, and positivity, and you’re excited about growing a hospital while maintaining what already makes it special, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for.

Let’s talk about what we can build together. Apply today!

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