Overview:
Ready to lead an experienced team without stepping away from the medicine you love?
At Care Animal Hospital, we're looking for a Medical Director who wants to help shape the clinical direction and continued growth of an established, progressive hospital.
You'll lead alongside an experienced multi-DVM team while continuing to practice medicine yourself. With advanced technology, strong technician support, and operational resources behind you, you can focus your leadership where it matters most — medical quality, doctor development, and your team.
We're currently offering a $125,000 signing bonus package for an experienced veterinarian ready to step into this leadership opportunity.
Quick Snapshot
- $125K signing bonus package
- Lead an established multi-DVM team
- Maintain an active clinical caseload
- Strong, experienced technician and support staff
- Advanced diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation capabilities
- CT, ultrasound, laparoscopy, LigaSure, and more
- Predictable scheduling and work-life balance
- Strong operational support
- Opportunity to influence hospital growth and clinical direction
Lead While Continuing to Practice
This is a clinical leadership opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to make an impact without moving away from patient care.
As Medical Director, you'll serve as a trusted clinical resource for the veterinary team while partnering with hospital and operational leadership on the continued success of the practice.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to fellow veterinarians
- Help maintain high standards for patient care and medical quality
- Support doctor development and continued clinical growth
- Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture
- Identify opportunities to strengthen hospital workflows and patient care
- Partner with hospital leadership on goals and continued growth
- Continue seeing patients and practicing medicine in your areas of interest
You'll have strong operational support behind you, allowing you to focus your leadership on medicine and people rather than administrative overload.
An Established Hospital Built for Progressive Medicine
Care Animal Hospital is a long-standing, multi-doctor practice with the technology, team, and resources to manage cases beyond routine general practice.
Our doctors collaborate on cases, utilize advanced diagnostics, and have the freedom to pursue their individual clinical interests while benefiting from the knowledge and experience of the larger team.
We value:
- Collaborative medicine
- Thorough diagnostics and treatment planning
- Strong doctor-to-doctor communication
- Clinical autonomy
- Mentorship and professional development
- Excellent technician utilization
- Predictable scheduling and work-life balance
As Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to build upon that foundation and help guide the hospital into its next chapter.
Advanced Medical Capabilities
You'll have access to an impressive range of diagnostic, surgical, and treatment capabilities, including:
- CT scanner
- Ultrasound
- Laparoscopy
- LigaSure
- Electrocautery
- Fully equipped surgical suite
- Complete in-house laboratory
- Digital dental suite
Rehabilitation Services
Our rehabilitation capabilities further expand the care we're able to provide and include:
- Therapy pool
- Underwater treadmill
- Laser therapy
- Electronic stimulation therapy
The hospital also features dual reception areas for efficient client flow and a drive-through pharmacy.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who is excited by the opportunity to influence medicine, support other doctors, and help an established hospital continue to grow.
You could be a great fit if you:
- Are ready to step into veterinary leadership or continue growing as an established Medical Director
- Enjoy mentoring and developing other veterinarians
- Lead collaboratively and value input from your team
- Are committed to high-quality, progressive medicine
- Enjoy surgery, diagnostics, advanced case management, or another area of clinical interest
- Want a meaningful voice in hospital direction
- Value work-life balance while still wanting to make an impact
Previous Medical Director experience is welcome but not required. Strong experienced veterinarians who are ready to take the next step into leadership are encouraged to apply.
Life in Arlington Heights
Located about 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Arlington Heights offers the convenience and amenities of the Chicago area with the space and community of the suburbs.
You'll enjoy:
- Restaurants, shopping, and entertainment
- Easy Metra access to downtown Chicago
- Close proximity to O'Hare International Airport
- Parks, golf courses, and forest preserves
- Established neighborhoods and community amenities
CareVet Offers You:
- Competitive six‑figure base salary plus production
- No negative accrual
- 1:1 personalized career coaching
- Lucrative bonus packages
- Flexible scheduling
- “True” paid time off (base and production)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 100% paid life and disability insurance
- Generous pet care perks
- Access to a financial planning platform
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time and allowance for professional development
- Access to our doctor vacation program
- And more! Check out our Ultimate CarePackage
Responsibilities:
- Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
- Treat and dress wounds
- Perform surgery on animals
- Test for and vaccinate against diseases
- Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
- Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
- Prescribe medication
- Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
- Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
- Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
- Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
- Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
- Strong fondness and understanding of animals
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
Ready to Lead?
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead an experienced team, practice progressive medicine, and help shape the future of an established hospital, we'd love to connect.
Contact Skyler Lair
(214) 616-8873
slair@carevethealth.com
Contact Skyler Lair or Apply directly.
(214) 616-8873
slair@carevethealth.com
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