Medical Director Veterinarian | Marion, IL
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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Responsibilities
- Overseeing all professional services
- Implementing veterinary and patient care policies and procedures, licenses, and related matters
- Serving as "Veterinarian in charge"
- 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
Benefits
- 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
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k with match
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance
- Paid time off
- Free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
- Mentorship-driven experience
- Strong focus on skill development
- CE opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support
- Access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
