200K Your Way! | Medical Director | Carmichael Road Animal Clinic| Montgomery, AL

CareVet Health • Montgomery, AL

39d • $200,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

What would you do with $200,000?

Looking for a bigger bonus up front—or prefer a higher guaranteed base? The choice is yours.
CareVet is offering a guaranteed $200,000 in base salary and bonus in your first year at Carmichael Road Animal Clinic, a CareVet partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, well-established hospital in Montgomery, AL, where you’ll be supported by a collaborative team and have the flexibility to shape your compensation in a way that works best for you. Our Medical Directors dedicate over 90% of their time to practicing medicine, allowing them to stay fully engaged in patient care while leading the team.
Position Overview:
The Medical Director is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The Medical Director is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are delivered.
In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Medical Director is responsible for the financial performance and general operations of the hospital under the guidance of CareVet leadership. In addition, the Hospital Manager and Medical Director are responsible for cultivating a supportive and collaborative team environment.
About Us:
For over 35 years, Carmichael Road Animal Clinic has proudly served the Montgomery community as a full-service animal hospital offering emergency, routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We are also home to Montgomery’s only exclusively feline facility, the Cat Clinic of Montgomery, featuring a separate entrance and waiting area designed to meet the unique needs and comfort of our cat patients. Our friendly, well-trained team prides itself on delivering leading-edge veterinary care in a collaborative, supportive environment where staff genuinely enjoy working together.
Experience Southern Charm and Career Growth in Montgomery
Montgomery offers veterinary professionals an affordable, welcoming community with a rich history and vibrant culture. With a low cost of living, beautiful parks, and plenty of outdoor activities, it’s easy to enjoy a balanced lifestyle both on and off the clock. The city combines small-town charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow your veterinary career.
CareVet Offers You:
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, Safe Harbor 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
For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

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

• Oversees surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication and education.
• Answers client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures.
• Provides oversight and direction of medical standards, quality of care and inventory.
• Establishes medical protocols.
• Oversees transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor.
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories.
• Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for Doctors, and when appropriate general staff members.
• Monitors Doctor performance and production.
• Develops and monitors hospital-specific client compliance protocols and procedures.
• Participates in technician appraisal and medical counseling sessions.
• Ensures all medical staff receive applicable training, including the mentoring of new graduates.
• Supports the Hospital Manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM licensure.
• Drives revenue and hospital contribution growth, which includes managing all hospital expenses.
• Assists in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget and capital budget.
• Monitors key financial reports
• Drives patient visits and encourages community involvement.

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, Safe Harbor 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed