Owner & Medical Director Veterinarian - Chicago, IL

Veterinary Practice Partners•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is seeking a veterinarian interested in becoming a Doctor Partner and Medical Director of a general practice and urgent care hospital in the Chicago area. This opportunity combines veterinary medical leadership with a hospital ownership stake. The Doctor Partner leads clinical medicine and helps shape the hospital’s services, team, culture, and future while maintaining a local identity that reflects its community. VPP supports the practice with operations, finance, recruiting, human resources, and marketing resources. The Doctor Partner can earn income as a practicing veterinarian and participate in the financial benefits of ownership, including monthly profit distributions and potential long-term equity growth. VPP describes its network as having more than 190 hospitals and 200 Doctor Partners nationwide, including over 100 first-time owners.

Requirements

DVM degree.
Active Illinois veterinary license, or ability to obtain one.
Strong communication and team-building skills.
Passion for quality veterinary medicine and client relationships.
Interest in medical leadership and practice ownership.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of clinical experience are preferred.
Previous ownership or leadership experience is not required; veterinarians exploring ownership for the first time are welcome.

Responsibilities

Lead the hospital’s medical practice and guide clinical decisions with the veterinary team.
Help shape the hospital’s services, team, culture, and future direction.
Build a strong team and foster client relationships.
Practice veterinary medicine while participating in the hospital’s ownership and growth.