Medical Director Veterinarian

Medical Director Opportunity At GoodNeighbor Animal HospitalGoodNeighbor Animal Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, is opening in March 2027 and is seeking a Medical Director. This is a full-time position in a small animal practice.Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan repayment support, medical director stipend, and long-term incentive opportunities are available.Help build the neighborhood animal health team Nashville deserves. At GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital, we're building a neighborhood-centered animal hospital designed around a simple belief: when veterinary teams thrive, pets and families receive better care.As we prepare to open our first Nashville hospital in March 2027, we're seeking a Medical Director who wants to build something meaningful from day one. 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.Why this opportunity is different. 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 hospitalsYour 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.The role. 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 thriveWe're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys leadership, values mentorship, and wants to play a meaningful role in building a lasting organization.Schedule designed for balance. 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 recoveryBenefits for you:• 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 agreementPet benefits. We care for the pets of the people who care for ours. Each employee receives coverage for two personal pets, including:• Examinations• Routine diagnostics• Vaccinations• Parasite prevention• Heartworm prevention• Purina maintenance dietNeighbor in need fund. Every GoodNeighbor veterinarian receives a $2,500 annual "Neighbor in Need" stipend to help clients access care when finances become a barrier.Practice where you belong. 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.