Medical Director Veterinarian
About The Position
Ready to lead a hospital while still practicing medicine the way you believe it should be practiced? At Bedford Veterinary Medical Centre, our Medical Director role allows you to guide medical standards, mentor the team, and influence hospital direction — without stepping away from patient care. Experienced full-time veterinarians can receive a customized first-year compensation package totaling up to $200K, based on experience. Choose the structure that fits your goals — higher guaranteed base salary or a larger signing bonus. You’ll also receive production pay, schedule flexibility, true paid time off, and strong operational support so leadership responsibilities don’t turn into administrative overload. This is a clinical leadership position — not a desk job. Bedford Veterinary Medical Centre is a well-established small animal practice built around consistency, efficiency, and a respectful team culture. Our doctors are trusted to practice medicine thoughtfully — not rushed or production-driven. You’ll lead a team supported by experienced technicians and staff who understand workflow and value collaboration. This is an ideal opportunity for a veterinarian who wants leadership influence while still enjoying day-to-day clinical practice. Bedford offers the convenience of small-town living with easy access to city amenities. You’ll enjoy a low cost of living, short commutes, and a welcoming community — while still being close to larger hubs. Located just 30 minutes from Bloomington and about an hour from Indianapolis, you’ll have quick access to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment without daily traffic. For time off, the area is surrounded by outdoor recreation including Hoosier National Forest, Spring Mill State Park, and Bluespring Caverns — perfect for hiking, kayaking, or simply unplugging after work. Bedford is a great fit for veterinarians looking for a comfortable pace of life and the ability to truly disconnect outside of the hospital. CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.
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
Responsibilities
- Establish and uphold medical quality standards
- Mentor and support associate veterinarians
- Collaborate with the Hospital Manager
- Help guide case management and patient care protocols
- Foster a positive, accountable team culture
- Maintain a hands-on caseload
- 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.”
Benefits
- Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
- Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
- Student loan support, relocation stipend and 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 and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
