Regional Medical Director

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Regional Medical Director (RMD) to support our hospitals in Alabama. This role is designed for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring doctors, strengthening hospital teams, and helping practices grow while maintaining high medical quality . As Regional Medical Director, you will serve as a clinical partner to our veterinarians and hospitals , supporting teams at the local level while working alongside a Regional Operations Director to align medical leadership with hospital success. The role blends mentorship, collaboration, and strategic leadership -ensuring doctors feel supported, hospitals are well‑resourced, and patients receive excellent care. What You’ll Do Support and Develop Veterinarians: Partner with DVMs across the region to support their professional growth through mentorship, coaching, and development planning. Conduct doctor reviews and help strengthen medical, surgical, and communication skills. Strengthen Hospital Collaboration: Connect regularly with hospital teams to share best practices, support workflow improvements, and ensure doctors have the clinical resources they need to serve their communities. Recruit and Develop Veterinary Talent: Help attract and onboard great veterinarians to the region. Support mentorship and integration of new doctors to ensure long‑term success and engagement. Partner for Hospital Success: Work closely with your Regional Operations Director to support hospital leaders in areas such as scheduling needs, equipment investments, and aligning medical initiatives with hospital growth. Support Growth in the Atlanta Market: Help hospitals expand services, strengthen medical capabilities, and support thoughtful regional growth while maintaining high‑quality medicine. Build the Future Veterinary Workforce: Support externship and internship programs and represent Mission Pet Health within the veterinary community to help build our future talent pipeline. What Success Looks Like in the First Year First 90 Days Build relationships with veterinarians and hospital teams while learning the strengths and opportunities of each hospital in the region. 3–6 Months Establish regular doctor collaboration and mentorship, support hospital teams with clinical resources, and assist with recruiting and onboarding veterinarians. 6–12 Months Strengthen collaboration across hospitals, support service expansion where appropriate, and help develop emerging medical leaders within the region. Why This Role is Different At Mission Pet Health, our Regional Medical Directors focus on supporting hospitals-not overseeing them from a distance . We believe great veterinary medicine happens when doctors feel trusted, connected, and supported . Our RMDs focus on: Mentorship over management Local hospital partnership Collaboration across veterinary teams Balancing medical quality with sustainable hospital growth This is an opportunity to help shape the veterinary culture of a region -supporting great hospitals and helping veterinarians build long‑term, fulfilling careers. What You’ll Bring to the Team Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university. Current state licensure in good standing to practice. Experience managing multi‑site veterinary hospitals is required. Hospital ownership or previous Lead Veterinarian experience is strongly preferred. Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to present key data concisely. Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. How You’re Supported As part of the Mission Pet Health leadership team, you are backed by the comprehensive resources of a larger network, allowing you to focus on empowering your teams and advancing medical excellence. Executive Compensation A competitive executive salary and annual bonus incentives designed to reward your regional performance. Comprehensive Wellbeing Executive‑level coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Life Insurance. Financial Health Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance. Commitment to Growth Access dedicated continuing education resources (30-40 hours annually) and our Clinical Tracks Program to stay at the forefront of medicine. The Power of a Network Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and collaborate with fellow field leaders to drive innovation. Peace of Mind Enjoy company-paid Professional Liability Coverage and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc. About Mission Pet Health Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world‑class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com. Driving the award‑winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow . Mission Pet Health is veterinarian‑led, people‑focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #AVMA #INDVM #J-18808-Ljbffr