Medical Director Veterinarian, Partner & Equity Owner

St. Francis Animal Hospital • Augusta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis Animal Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, is seeking an experienced Medical Director Veterinarian to lead its medical team and help shape the hospital’s future. The hospital has an established client base and a reputation for compassionate, personalized care in the CSRA. Equity and partnership opportunities, including a path to ownership, are available for the right candidate.

The Medical Director will provide hands-on clinical care while leading and mentoring veterinarians and the medical team. The role sets expectations for clinical excellence, helps shape medical protocols and quality of care, and partners with hospital leadership on growth, culture, and long-term strategy. The hospital provides wellness, dental, surgery, urgent care, and telemedicine services. It is not a 24-hour facility, so overnight emergency shifts are not required. The position offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, and a full benefits package.

The role is based in Augusta, Georgia, a river city with outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a regional airport. The posting describes housing and everyday costs as generally more approachable than in larger metropolitan areas.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent) from an accredited university.
• Active veterinary state license; Georgia licensure must be active or obtainable.
• At least 3 years of veterinarian experience.
• Several years of clinical small animal experience; 5 or more years preferred.
• Current DEA license and USDA accreditation, or obtain them upon hire.
• Proven leadership ability or a strong desire to lead, mentor, and develop a team.
• Strong clinical, surgical, and communication skills.
• Compassionate leadership and willingness to manage a team and promote a positive clinic culture aligned with Alliance Animal Health’s core values.
• Effective communication skills and a commitment to high-quality medicine and mentoring veterinarians.
• Interest in equity and partnership and helping a hospital grow.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of clinical small animal experience.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Interest in equity and partnership and helping a hospital grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the veterinarians and medical team.
• Set the standard for clinical excellence.
• Shape medical protocols, quality of care, and the patient experience.
• Partner with hospital leadership on growth, culture, and long-term strategy.
• Maintain a hands-on clinical schedule and practice veterinary medicine.
• Manage and develop the team and promote a positive clinic culture.
• Mentor other veterinarians in providing high-quality medicine.

Benefits

• Equity and partnership opportunities, with a path to ownership for the right candidate.
• Competitive compensation.
• Relocation assistance.
• Full benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree