Veterinarian - Medical Director in Georgia
About The Position
Bowdon Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Medical Director. This leadership role involves remaining hands-on in clinical practice while guiding the hospital's clinical direction and culture. The Medical Director will champion medical excellence, lead and mentor a team of veterinarians, guide clinical standards, and partner with the Hospital Manager on various operational aspects. This position offers the opportunity to build on a strong foundation, support a talented team, and shape the future of a well-respected practice within the Bowdon community. The hospital sees a varied caseload including preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, urgent care, soft-tissue surgery, emergency stabilization, and select advanced procedures. The facility is equipped with digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, advanced anesthetic monitoring, laser therapy, and a fully equipped surgical suite. They utilize ScribbleVet and a paper-lite medical records system. The hospital is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, with no on-call or after-hours responsibilities.
Requirements
- Experienced veterinarian
- Ready to take the next step in career and explore medical leadership
- Approachable
- Confident in clinical judgment
- Comfortable supporting the growth and development of others
- Enjoys sharing knowledge
- Encourages collaboration
- Creates an environment where veterinarians and support staff can do their best work
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Champion medical excellence by promoting high standards of patient care, clinical quality, and client experience.
- Lead and mentor a team of four veterinarians, encouraging collaboration, professional growth, and continued development.
- Guide clinical standards and protocols that support consistent, high-quality medicine.
- Partner with the Hospital Manager on team development, staffing, workflow, and the hospital’s overall priorities.
- Be a trusted clinical resource for associate veterinarians and veterinary students.
- Identify opportunities for growth by building on existing services, supporting areas of medical interest, and strengthening relationships within the community.
- Help grow the team through veterinarian recruiting, onboarding, and engagement.
Benefits
- $150,000–$180,000 base salary, commensurate with experience, plus production bonuses
- Sign-on bonus opportunity of up to $100,000
- Relocation assistance
- No negative accrual DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Leadership partnership and support from experienced operational and medical teams
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
- Competitive pay
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) matching
- Student loan assistance
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Mental health resources
- Generous paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
