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Medical Director

J925955 Houston Texas USD210K / Year

An exceptional opportunity is available for a Medical Director Veterinarian in Houston, TX. Lead an established AAHA-accredited companion-animal hospital where you can shape medical standards, mentor and develop the veterinary team, and remain actively involved in delivering high-quality clinical care.

This position combines hands-on medicine with meaningful leadership responsibility, providing the opportunity to influence hospital culture, clinical quality and long-term development while benefiting from strong diagnostic resources and an experienced support structure.

The Hospital
This established AAHA-accredited, full-service small-animal hospital has a longstanding presence within its community and provides comprehensive preventative, medical and surgical care.

The hospital operates with a collaborative, team-based approach, bringing together veterinarians, patient-care professionals and dedicated client-service staff. Modern in-house resources support efficient diagnostics, treatment planning and continuity of care.

Clinical services, equipment and capabilities include:
•Comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
•Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
•Sick-patient appointments
•Routine and general soft-tissue surgery
•Basic dentistry and oral healthcare
•Digital diagnostic radiography
•Diagnostic ultrasound
•In-house laboratory testing
•Surgical facilities
•Anesthesia and patient monitoring
•Hospitalization capabilities
•In-house pharmacy
•Online pharmacy access
•Wellness and preventative-care plans
•Online appointment booking
•24/7 triage access through the hospital's client platform
•Experienced patient-care support
•Dedicated client-service professionals
•Collaborative case management
•Established clinical workflows
•Partnerships with local rescue and animal-welfare organizations
•Continued professional development
The combination of in-house imaging, laboratory diagnostics and surgical resources allows veterinarians to efficiently investigate and manage a broad range of cases while maintaining continuity of care.

The Role
As Medical Director, you will combine an active clinical caseload with responsibility for medical quality, veterinarian development and the continued progression of the hospital.

•Provide clinical leadership across the veterinary team
•Maintain and advance AAHA-level medical standards
•Establish, review and maintain clinical protocols
•Champion evidence-based, compassionate veterinary medicine
•Mentor and develop fellow veterinarians
•Support the continued development of the wider clinical team
•Encourage collaborative case discussion and shared learning
•Oversee clinical quality and quality-assurance initiatives
•Lead appropriate case-review processes
•Maintain an active small-animal clinical caseload
•Deliver comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
•Diagnose and manage internal-medicine cases
•Perform routine and general soft-tissue surgery
•Provide appropriate dental care
•Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound and in-house laboratory diagnostics
•Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
•Partner with practice management on workflow and scheduling
•Support resource planning and hospital efficiency
•Build strong client relationships through clear communication and follow-up
•Support community outreach and relationships with local rescue organizations
•Foster a positive, accountable and learning-focused hospital culture
The position provides the opportunity to influence both clinical standards and team development while continuing to practice hands-on medicine and maintain direct relationships with patients and clients.

Benefits
•Compensation up to $210,000
•Leadership stipend eligibility
•Flexible scheduling
•Balanced workload expectations
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•401(k) retirement plan with company match
•Paid time off
•Paid holidays
•Continuing education allowance
•Dedicated CE days
•Texas veterinary license reimbursement
•DEA registration reimbursement
•Professional association dues covered
•Professional liability coverage
•Employee pet care discounts
•Mental-health and wellbeing resources
•Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
•Leadership training and development
•Mentorship and professional support
•Strong clinical and operational resources

Houston, TX
Houston offers the scale and opportunity of a major international city alongside the distinctive lifestyle of Southeast Texas. The city is a global center for healthcare, research, energy and business, with the Texas Medical Center forming one of the most significant healthcare and research hubs in the country.

Outside of work, Houston offers an extensive restaurant and cultural scene alongside destinations such as the Museum District, Theater District, Memorial Park, Hermann Park and Buffalo Bayou Park. Professional sports, concerts, festivals and major annual events provide plenty to explore throughout the year.

With two major airports, a wide variety of neighborhoods and no Texas state individual income tax, Houston provides an attractive base for veterinarians looking to combine significant career progression with the amenities and opportunities of one of the country's largest metropolitan areas.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Dental Insurance, Professional Development Assistance, Relocation assistance, Non-compete, Fear Free Practice, Production % bonus, 401k