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Medical Director

Gardendale, AL💼 Full-time💰 $145,000–$145,000🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-30

Core

Clinical leader and medical voice for a general practice & exotics hospital, balancing hands-on patient care with leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight.

Role type

Senior IC veterinarian (Medical Director)

Builds

High-quality medical care for small animals and exotic species (reptiles, birds, pocket pets) in a collaborative team environment.

Domain

Veterinary medicine (General Practice & Exotics)

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Clinical judgment, decision-making, medical and surgical care proficiency, client communication and education, team coaching and mentorship, regulatory compliance oversight, inventory management, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Leadership experience, team development experience, exotic species experience

Technologies

Digital radiography, in-house laboratory diagnostics, cloud-based practice information management system

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care for the majority of the workweek; mentor and coach associate veterinarians and partner doctors; oversee medical quality standards and protocols; partner with Practice Manager on operational priorities and workflow optimization; recruit and onboard veterinary talent; serve as Responsible Veterinarian for regulatory compliance; lead doctor meetings and case reviews.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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