Medical Director Veterinarian
About The Position
GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital is seeking a founding Medical Director for its first Nashville, Tennessee hospital, scheduled to open in March 2027. This is a full-time leadership role in a small-animal practice, with an opportunity to help build the hospital from day one. The Medical Director will shape the hospital’s culture, establish medical standards and protocols, mentor a growing team, help design workflows and operations, and contribute to the organization’s long-term direction and future hospital model. The role combines clinical veterinary care with team and operational leadership. The Medical Director will provide medical, surgical, and preventive care; model high-quality, evidence-based medicine; support and develop associate veterinarians and support staff; and partner with hospital leadership to advance growth and operational excellence. The position also emphasizes strong client relationships, teamwork, accountability, and a positive learning culture. The schedule is designed to support work-life balance: doctors work four clinical days per week, work only one Saturday every four weeks, and follow predictable rotating schedules. Dedicated leadership time is provided as the hospital grows. Compensation and support include a competitive base salary, transparent production compensation, a Medical Director stipend, long-term incentive opportunities, a sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care.
- Lead by example in delivering high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
- Support, mentor, and develop associate veterinarians and support staff.
- Establish medical protocols and standards and ensure consistency in patient care.
- Partner with hospital leadership to support growth, workflows, hospital operations, and operational excellence.
- Foster a culture of learning, accountability, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Build meaningful relationships with clients and the community.
- Help shape the hospital’s culture, team experience, and long-term direction.
Benefits
- 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 agreement
- Coverage for two personal pets, including examinations, routine diagnostics, vaccinations, parasite prevention, heartworm prevention, and Purina maintenance diet
- $2,500 annual Neighbor in Need stipend for each veterinarian to help clients access care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
