Medical Director Veterinarian | Marion, IL

CareVet Health•Marion, IL

128d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a hands-on clinical leadership position guiding a respected, multi-doctor hospital. You will lead and uphold medical standards of care, mentor and support three Associate DVMs, collaborate with the Practice Manager on workflow and hospital initiatives, guide case management and treatment approaches, foster a positive, accountable team culture, and maintain an active clinical caseload. You’ll have leadership influence while administrative operations are supported — allowing you to focus on medicine and mentorship. CareVet of Southern Illinois has served the Marion community for over 34 years and is recognized as a leading hospital in the region. Our loyal clientele values thorough care and long-term relationships, creating an environment where doctors can practice thoughtfully. We prioritize appropriate appointment pacing, skilled technician support, collaborative medicine, and predictable scheduling and work-life balance, all within a stable, team-focused culture. Our full-service small animal hospital supports comprehensive care with advanced diagnostics and surgical services, an established and trusted client base, an experienced multi-doctor team, and a commitment to continuing education and modern medicine. The ideal candidate is someone who values community and diversity and is passionate about people and pets! This is a great opportunity for an experienced veterinarian with a desire to lead our practice. The incoming Veterinarian will be responsible for overseeing all professional services, implementing veterinary and patient care policies and procedures, licenses, and related matters, and will ultimately serve as “Veterinarian in charge.”

Requirements

Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
Strong fondness and understanding of animals
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of animal behavior
Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
Experienced DVMs ready to lead a team
Current Medical Directors seeking more support
Veterinarians who enjoy mentoring and collaboration
Clinicians wanting leadership influence without administrative overload
Doctors seeking a long-term career home

Responsibilities

Lead and uphold medical standards of care
Mentor and support three Associate DVMs
Collaborate with the Practice Manager on workflow and hospital initiatives
Guide case management and treatment approaches
Foster a positive, accountable team culture
Maintain an active clinical caseload
Overseeing all professional services
Implementing veterinary and patient care policies and procedures, licenses, and related matters
Serve as “Veterinarian in charge”

Benefits

$220K Signing Bonus Package for Eligible Full-Time Veterinarians
Competitive base salary
Production compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Production pay
Schedule flexibility
True paid time off
Operational support
Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
Generous signing bonus
Student loan support
Relocation stipend
No upfront non-compete
Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance
401k with match
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Veterinarian-focused culture
Schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance
Paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker