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Veterinarian Medical Director

J906017 Hopkinsville Kentucky[D] USD190K / Year

Global Talent Partners is excited to present an opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to step into a Medical Director position with a well-established small animal hospital in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity combining clinical autonomy, team development and medical leadership while allowing you to remain actively involved in patient care. With a four-day workweek, no on-call responsibilities and a sign-on bonus of up to $75,000, the position offers an attractive balance between career progression and life outside the hospital.

About the Practice

This full-service small animal hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical and preventative care alongside treatment for select small exotic pets.
The hospital combines modern clinical resources with an experienced technician team, giving veterinarians strong support across appointments, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery and hospitalized patient care.

Services and capabilities include:
•Wellness and preventative medicine
•Internal medicine
•In-house laboratory diagnostics
•Digital radiography
•Digital dental radiography
•Dentistry
•Soft tissue surgery
•Dedicated surgical suite
•Pre-operative assessment
•Post-operative patient monitoring
•ECG
•Electronic anesthesia monitoring
•Select small exotic animal care
•In-house pharmacy
•Prescription diets
•Client education and preventative healthcare

The hospital's technician team plays an active role across anesthesia monitoring, surgical and dental assistance, diagnostics, patient nursing and client education, allowing veterinarians to focus more of their time on clinical decision-making and patient care.
Doctors also benefit from a predictable daytime schedule, established weekday hours and regular Saturday availability for clients.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on Medical Director position for an experienced veterinarian who wants greater influence over clinical standards, team development and the continued progression of the hospital while maintaining their own general practice caseload.
You'll continue practicing across wellness medicine, diagnostics, dentistry and soft tissue surgery while providing medical leadership to the wider veterinary team.

Leadership responsibilities will include:

•Establishing and maintaining high clinical standards
•Developing and reviewing medical protocols
•Supporting medical record quality and consistency
•Overseeing appropriate controlled substance procedures
•Mentoring and coaching veterinarians
•Supporting the development of technicians and clinical staff
•Leading DVM recruitment and participating in candidate interviews
•Partnering with hospital management on budgeting and inventory
•Evaluating equipment and clinical resource requirements
•Monitoring key hospital performance indicators
•Supporting regulatory and clinical compliance
•Addressing escalated clinical and client concerns
•Encouraging strong communication across the hospital
•Building a positive, collaborative team culture

The position provides genuine scope to influence how medicine is delivered while still allowing you to remain closely connected to patients, clients and day-to-day clinical practice.

You'll work a four-day week with no on-call responsibilities, providing a more sustainable schedule alongside the additional responsibilities that come with medical leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

•Compensation up to $190,000
•Sign-on bonus up to $75,000
•Production-based bonus opportunities
•No negative accrual
•Four-day workweek
•No on-call
•Relocation assistance available
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•401(k) with employer contribution
•Paid parental leave
•Generous PTO
•CE stipend
•Dedicated CE time
•Veterinary license support
•DEA registration support
•Professional Liability Insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Mental health and wellbeing resources
•Employee pet care discounts

Life in Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville offers an appealing combination of affordable small-city living, a strong local community and easy access to outdoor recreation. The city's economy includes manufacturing, agriculture and food production, while nearby Fort Campbell contributes to a strong military presence and a diverse local community.

Downtown Hopkinsville continues to offer a growing mix of independent businesses, restaurants, community events and local attractions. Outside the city, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park and the wider Western Kentucky region provide access to hiking, lakes and year-round outdoor recreation. The area's comparatively affordable cost of living also makes Hopkinsville an attractive option for veterinarians looking to make their compensation go further.


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Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision insurance, Sign on bonus, Relocation assistance, Fear Free Practice, 401k