Area Medical Lead

Regional Medical Director Opportunity

Our organization is in search of a Regional Medical Director (RMD) to enhance our veterinary hospitals in the Austin area. This position is tailored for a veterinarian who is passionate about mentoring colleagues, fostering strong hospital teams, and facilitating practice growth while upholding high standards of medical care.

As the Regional Medical Director, you will act as a clinical ally to our veterinarians and hospitals, providing support at the local level. You will collaborate closely with a Regional Operations Director to ensure that medical leadership aligns with the success of our hospitals. This role combines mentorship, teamwork, and strategic guidance, ensuring that veterinarians feel valued, hospitals are well-equipped, and patients receive outstanding care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and Develop Veterinarians: Collaborate with DVMs throughout the region to foster their professional development through mentorship, coaching, and planning. Conduct evaluations and enhance their medical, surgical, and communication skills.
• Strengthen Hospital Collaboration: Regularly engage with hospital teams to share best practices, improve workflows, and ensure that veterinarians have the necessary clinical resources to serve their communities effectively.
• Recruit and Develop Veterinary Talent: Assist in attracting and onboarding exceptional veterinarians to the region. Facilitate mentorship and integration for new doctors to promote long-term success and engagement.
• Partner for Hospital Success: Work in tandem with your Regional Operations Director to assist hospital leaders with scheduling, equipment investments, and aligning medical initiatives with hospital growth.
• Support Growth in the Houston Market: Aid hospitals in expanding services, enhancing medical capabilities, and promoting thoughtful regional growth while maintaining high-quality medical standards.
• Build the Future Veterinary Workforce: Support externship and internship programs and represent our organization within the veterinary community to help cultivate our future talent pipeline.

Success Metrics for the First Year

• First 90 Days: Establish relationships with veterinarians and hospital teams while assessing the strengths and opportunities of each facility in the region.
• 3–6 Months: Initiate regular collaboration and mentorship with doctors, support hospital teams with clinical resources, and assist in recruiting and onboarding veterinarians.
• 6–12 Months: Enhance collaboration among hospitals, support service expansion where suitable, and help nurture emerging medical leaders in the region.

Why This Role Stands Out

In our organization, Regional Medical Directors prioritize supporting hospitals rather than overseeing them from afar. We believe that exceptional veterinary care is achieved when veterinarians feel trusted, connected, and supported. Our RMDs emphasize:

• Mentorship over management
• Partnership with local hospitals
• Collaboration among veterinary teams
• Balancing medical quality with sustainable growth

This position offers a chance to influence the veterinary culture in the region, supporting outstanding hospitals and helping veterinarians build rewarding, long-term careers.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current state licensure in good standing.
• Experience managing multiple veterinary hospitals is essential.
• Previous ownership of a hospital or experience as a Lead Veterinarian is highly preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to present key information clearly.
• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Support and Benefits

As a member of our leadership team, you will benefit from the extensive resources of a larger network, allowing you to concentrate on empowering your teams and promoting medical excellence.

• Executive Compensation: A competitive salary along with annual bonus incentives based on regional performance.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing: Executive-level benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Life Insurance.
• Financial Health: Prepare for your future with a 401k plan featuring a generous company match, in addition to Long & Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Commitment to Growth: Access to dedicated continuing education resources (30-40 hours annually) and our Clinical Tracks Program to remain at the forefront of veterinary medicine.
• The Power of a Network: Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and collaborate with fellow leaders to drive innovation.
• Peace of Mind: Enjoy company-paid Professional Liability Coverage and free 24/7 access to medical professionals through telehealth services.

About Us

Our organization was founded by veterinarians who believe that local practices flourish with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. We provide exceptional support to our 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local level, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture.

Our award-winning culture is driven by the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. We are a veterinarian-led, people-focused organization dedicated to being the best workplace in veterinary medicine.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.