Regional Medical Director - Charleston and Wilmington
About The Position
Mission Pet Health is seeking a Regional Medical Director (RMD) to support our hospitals in the Coastal Carolinas. This role is designed for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring doctors, strengthening hospital teams, and helping practices grow while maintaining high medical quality. As Regional Medical Director, you will serve as a clinical partner to our veterinarians and hospitals, supporting teams at the local level while working alongside a Regional Operations Director to align medical leadership with hospital success. The role blends mentorship, collaboration, and strategic leadership —ensuring doctors feel supported, hospitals are well-resourced, and patients receive excellent care.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
- Current state licensure in good standing to practice.
- Experience managing multi-site veterinary hospitals is required.
- Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to present key data concisely.
- Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital ownership or previous Lead Veterinarian experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support and Develop Veterinarians: Partner with DVMs across the region to support their professional growth through mentorship, coaching, and development planning. Conduct doctor reviews and help strengthen medical, surgical, and communication skills.
- Strengthen Hospital Collaboration: Connect regularly with hospital teams to share best practices, support workflow improvements, and ensure doctors have the clinical resources they need to serve their communities.
- Recruit and Develop Veterinary Talent: Help attract and onboard great veterinarians to the region. Support mentorship and integration of new doctors to ensure long-term success and engagement.
- Partner for Hospital Success: Work closely with your Regional Operations Director to support hospital leaders in areas such as scheduling needs, equipment investments, and aligning medical initiatives with hospital growth.
- Support Growth in the Market: Help hospitals expand services, strengthen medical capabilities, and support thoughtful regional growth while maintaining high-quality medicine.
- Build the Future Veterinary Workforce: Support externship and internship programs and represent Mission Pet Health within the veterinary community to help build our future talent pipeline.
Benefits
- Competitive executive salary and annual bonus incentives
- Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Life Insurance
- 401k featuring a generous company match
- Long & Short-Term Disability insurance
- Dedicated continuing education resources (30-40 hours annually)
- Clinical Tracks Program
- Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage
- Free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
