General Practice (Medical Director Veterinarian)

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • USD $145k - USD $200k / year • 1m ago

Introduction
Our client is a hospital currently hiring for a Clinical Medical Director to lead its veterinary team in Chicago, Illinois. This innovative practice focuses on delivering both primary and urgent care services for companion animals.

Working Hours / Rota
The position offers a flexible schedule designed to prioritize work-life balance, with no overnight or on-call requirements. The clinic operates with a model that respects time and scheduling autonomy.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Clinical Medical Director will serve as the lead veterinarian on the clinic floor, overseeing all aspects of patient care, clinical quality, and team development. Responsibilities include implementing protocols, driving clinical standards, mentoring veterinarians and nurses, and contributing to operational strategy and clinic growth. The role requires a DVM/VMD with a minimum of five years of clinical experience and a strong background in leadership or mentorship. Experience in urgent care, dentistry, or surgery, as well as launching or scaling veterinary clinics, is a plus.

Practice Details
The practice combines urgent and primary care in a modern veterinary model, operating in locations across Logan Square, Roscoe Village, Clybourn (Lincoln Park), and a forthcoming site in Forest Park. The facilities are equipped to manage a diverse caseload and emphasize innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-first care. The culture supports strategic thinking, medical autonomy, and professional growth.

Team
The team includes a 3:1 support staff-to-doctor ratio with fully trained personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. The workplace culture is built on mentorship, teamwork, and a shared commitment to elevating veterinary care across the network.

Candidate Requirements

Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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The Package

Salary up to $200,000 (Annual)