Veterinary Medical Director

Job Description

Lead a thriving small-animal and exotics team as Medical Director in Center Point, AL, with earnings up to $155,000. Up to $100,000 signing bonus available.\n
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The Hospital\n
\nThis well-established, full-service practice delivers comprehensive wellness, medical, surgical, and dental care alongside select specialty services. The team supports a varied caseload that includes small animals and exotic pets, offering clinicians the chance to practice high-quality medicine with strong collaboration and mentorship.\n
\n- Full-service clinical offering: wellness and preventive care, illness and injury management, dentistry, anesthesia and pain management, and general to advanced surgery\n
\n- Specialty and advanced services available: exotic-pet care, laser therapy, rehabilitation, and reproductive services\n
\n- On-site capabilities to support thorough case workups: digital imaging, ultrasound-capable diagnostics, in-house laboratory, and dedicated surgical and dental suites\n
\n- Boarding, daycare, and grooming on site, providing continuity of care and diverse daily workflows\n
\n- Supportive culture with experienced technicians and client service professionals focused on patient safety, teamwork, and growth\n
\n- Steady client base and strong local reputation, ensuring a consistent and engaging medical caseload\n
\n- Opportunities for clinical leadership and mentorship within a collaborative, growth-minded environment\n
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Location\n
\nSituated in northeastern Jefferson County, Center Point offers a friendly suburban lifestyle with quick access to Birmingham-area employers, hospitals, and universities. Residents enjoy convenient commuting, local shopping and dining, and an active community scene with parks and programs for all ages.\n
\n- Easy access to major highways for straightforward commutes into the Birmingham metro\n
\n- Center Point Parkway provides nearby retail, dining, and everyday services\n
\n- City parks with playgrounds, ballfields, walking paths, picnic pavilions, and an amphitheater\n
\n- Parks and Recreation programs for youth and adults, plus a community center and fitness offerings\n
\n- Family-friendly seasonal events and festivals that foster a close-knit community feel\n
\n- Jefferson County public schools serve the area; colleges and universities in Birmingham are within reach\n
\n- Affordable suburban living with space, amenities, and proximity to metro cultural and healthcare hubs\n
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Benefits\n
\n- Up to $100,000 signing bonus\n
\n- Medical Director stipend\n
\n- Production-based incentives with transparent metrics\n
\n- No negative accrual\n
\n- Long-term incentive program with annual bonus opportunities\n
\n- Generous continuing education allowance\n
\n- Paid professional dues and licensing fees\n
\n- Health, dental, vision, life, and mental health benefits for full-time team members\n
\n- 401(k) retirement plan with company match\n
\n- Paid time off and holidays\n
\n- Relocation assistance available\n
\n- Referral bonus program\n
\n- Flexible scheduling and a supportive approach to work-life balance\n
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The Role\n
\n- Serve as the clinical leader, setting and upholding medical standards and patient-safety protocols\n
\n- Provide hands-on patient care for the majority of the workweek across wellness, medical, surgical, dental, and select exotic-pet cases\n
\n- Mentor and coach associate veterinarians; lead case reviews and regular doctor meetings\n
\n- Partner with practice management on scheduling, workflow optimization, inventory, and team development\n
\n- Ensure accurate medical recordkeeping and appropriate, compliant charging practices\n
\n- Oversee controlled substance compliance, radiation safety, and related regulatory requirements\n
\n- Support community engagement through client education and local outreach\n
\n- Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding veterinary team members\n
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Requirements\n
\n- DVM or VMD degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution\n
\n- License to practice veterinary medicine in Alabama (or ability to obtain)\n
\n- DEA registration and applicable state registrations\n
\n- Eligibility to work in the United States\n
\n- 3-5 years of clinical experience preferred; prior leadership or mentorship experience is a plus\n
\n- Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and commitment to collaborative, high-quality care\n
\n- Interest in or comfort with exotic-pet cases is welcomed but not required\n
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Apply\n
\nReady to take the next step in clinical leadership while practicing high-quality medicine in a supportive environment? Click apply and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.