Medical Director/Lead Veterinarian

Truss Veterinary Alliance, LLC•Columbia, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Medical Director/Lead Veterinarian who will own the medical standards and quality within their clinic. They will be responsible for setting protocols, making judgment calls, and ensuring a high standard of care. A significant part of the role involves mentoring, coaching, and developing associate veterinarians, fostering their success and growth. The Medical Director will also lead the hiring process for veterinarians within their clinic, building and leading their own team. This is a collaborative leadership role, working in partnership with the Practice Manager who oversees operations and the support team, with joint accountability for the clinic's overall success. The Medical Director is also responsible for setting the clinic's culture, influencing how team members interact, especially during busy periods. This is a working clinical role, requiring the veterinarian to practice medicine, carry cases, and maintain credibility with the team through hands-on involvement. Protected time is allocated for leadership activities, including mentorship, hiring, and case review, ensuring that leadership responsibilities are not an afterthought. The company is looking for leaders to advance a proven model with opportunities for innovation in new clinics and markets.

Requirements

Strong clinician first; team's respect starts with medicine.
Proven ability to lead or influence others informally or formally.
Ability to maintain high standards and warm relationships simultaneously.
Willingness to have uncomfortable conversations proactively.
Genuine satisfaction from others' growth.
Proactive, detail-oriented, timely, organized, productive, analytical, and a people person.
Growth mindset; continuous learning and seeking advancement for self, career, and team.
Desire to work for a company with a big vision and ambitious growth plans.
Commitment to making a difference, impacting lives, and changing the future of animal healthcare.
Ability to work in teams and relate to people of all types.
Willingness to 'get hands dirty'; entrepreneurial and servant leadership approach.
Provide energy to those around; generally happy, positive, optimistic.
Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in South Carolina.
5+ years of in-practice experience.
Prior leadership or mentorship experience is a plus.
Track record of people wanting to work with you.
Personal values overlap with company values.

Nice To Haves

ER or urgent care experience preferred.
Bonus points if you can move things with your mind!

Responsibilities

Set the medical standard and quality for the clinic.
Develop and implement medical protocols.
Make critical judgment calls in complex medical situations.
Mentor, coach, and develop associate veterinarians.
Oversee the hiring of associate veterinarians for the clinic.
Partner with the Practice Manager to run the clinic, sharing accountability for overall success.
Set the tone for team culture and interpersonal interactions.
Practice veterinary medicine and carry clinical cases.
Dedicate protected time to leadership activities such as mentorship, hiring, and case review.
Contribute to the development of new clinics, markets, and medical/cultural standards.