Medical Director | Ownership Opportunities
About The Position
Plum Creek Animal Medical Center is hiring a full-time Medical Director Veterinarian in Crete, Illinois. This role combines clinical practice with leadership and the opportunity to influence the hospital’s future. The Medical Director will work alongside an experienced veterinary team in a compassion-driven environment that values medical autonomy, and may explore future ownership through Partner Track. The practice is an established, fast-paced, three-doctor veterinary hospital serving its community since 1987. Services include wellness and preventive care, illness and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser therapy, acupuncture, and medical boarding. In-house diagnostics, digital full-body and dental radiology, and ultrasonography support clinical work. The role also offers variety through a nearby walk-in outpatient clinic with shared medical records and clients. The Medical Director will help lead the established practice, provide general veterinary medicine and surgery, and contribute to the vision for an upcoming hospital remodel. Compensation is listed as $100,000–$200,000 per year, with a sign-on bonus of up to $100,000. The role is based in Crete, Illinois, within commuting distance of Chicago.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
- Current DEA License or ability to obtain one upon hire.
- Active Veterinary State License.
- USDA Accreditation or ability to obtain it upon hire.
- Compassionate team player and strong communicator.
- Proficiency in general medicine and surgery.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary experience is preferred, though new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply.
- Interest in future ownership through Partner Track.
Responsibilities
- Lead the established practice while working alongside the clinical team.
- Practice general veterinary medicine and surgery.
- Help guide the vision for the future clinical environment through involvement in the upcoming hospital remodel.
- Provide veterinary care across the hospital and nearby outpatient clinic.
Benefits
- Up to $100,000 sign-on bonus.
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical autonomy.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Future ownership opportunities through Partner Track.
- Relocation assistance and student loan support.
- Commuter stipend for gas and tolls.
- PTO.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Pet care discounts.
- Paid continuing education allowance and professional dues.
- Strong DVM mentor network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
