Regional Veterinarian Medical Director
About The Position
Alliance Animal Health is seeking an experienced Regional Medical Director to provide medical leadership and clinical support to two of their Southern Illinois practices: Lakeside Veterinary Hospital in Carbondale, IL, and Central Hospital for Animals in Herrin, IL. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who wants to continue practicing medicine while taking on a larger role in mentoring doctors, strengthening clinical teams, and helping shape the future of both hospitals. The Regional Medical Director will partner closely with hospital and regional leadership to support medical excellence, doctor development, and continued growth across both practices. For the right veterinarian, this opportunity also includes a pathway to partnership/ownership at both hospitals, offering the ability to make a long-term impact while sharing in the success of the practices.
Requirements
- Current Illinois veterinary license or ability to obtain
- 5+ years of clinical experience as a veterinarian preferred
- Strong clinical and surgical skills with confidence in general practice medicine
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience strongly preferred
- Natural leader who enjoys teaching, coaching, and developing other veterinarians
- Highly organized with the ability to balance clinical and leadership responsibilities
- Collaborative approach to working with both medical and operational leadership
- Interest in long-term partnership and helping grow two established veterinary practices
Responsibilities
- Provide medical leadership and support across both hospital teams
- Continue practicing clinical medicine while serving as a trusted resource for fellow veterinarians
- Mentor and develop associate veterinarians, including early-career DVMs
- Support clinical growth in areas such as surgery, diagnostics, case management, and overall quality of medicine
- Partner with practice and regional leadership to identify opportunities for continued hospital growth
- Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing culture
- Help drive consistency in quality of care while respecting the individuality and medical autonomy of each hospital
- Support doctor engagement, development, and retention across both practices
Benefits
- Partnership/Ownership Opportunities at Both Practices
- Additional Medical Director compensation may apply
- Production-based earning potential
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical autonomy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Liability coverage
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personal pet care discounts
- DVM Mentor Network
- Paid CE allowance
- Professional dues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
