Regional Veterinarian Medical Director | Partnership Opportunities
About The Position
Alliance Animal Health is seeking an experienced Regional Medical Director to provide medical leadership and clinical support to Lakeside Veterinary Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois, and Central Hospital for Animals in Herrin, Illinois. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines clinical practice with mentoring veterinarians, strengthening clinical teams, and supporting the future growth of both hospitals. The Regional Medical Director will work closely with hospital and regional leadership to advance medical excellence and doctor development while respecting each hospital’s culture and medical autonomy. Partnership or ownership opportunities at both practices are available for the right veterinarian. Compensation is around $160,000, with flexibility based on experience, qualifications, schedule, and compensation structure; the posting also lists compensation from $160,000 yearly. Additional Medical Director compensation may apply, and production-based earning potential is offered.
Requirements
- Current Illinois veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
- Strong clinical and surgical skills and confidence in general practice medicine.
- Ability to balance clinical and leadership responsibilities in an organized manner.
- Collaborative approach to working with medical and operational leadership.
- Interest in long-term partnership and helping grow two established veterinary practices.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of clinical experience as a veterinarian preferred.
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience strongly preferred.
- Enjoyment of teaching, coaching, and developing other veterinarians.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical leadership and support across both hospital teams.
- Continue practicing clinical medicine while serving as a resource for fellow veterinarians.
- Mentor and develop associate veterinarians, including early-career DVMs.
- Support clinical growth in surgery, diagnostics, case management, and quality of medicine.
- Work with practice and regional leadership to identify opportunities for hospital growth.
- Foster a collaborative, positive, high-performing culture.
- Promote consistent quality of care while respecting each hospital’s individuality and medical autonomy.
- 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.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability coverage, 401(k), life and supplemental insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Personal pet care discounts.
- DVM Mentor Network.
- Paid continuing education allowance and professional dues.
- $80,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
