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Job description
Medical Director
GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee
Opening March 2027
Full-Time | Small Animal Practice
Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan repayment support, Medical Director stipend, and long-term incentive opportunities available.
Help Build the Neighborhood Animal Health Team Nashville Deserves
At GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital, we're building a neighborhood-centered animal hospital designed around a simple belief: when veterinary teams thrive, pets and families receive better care.
As we prepare to open our first Nashville hospital in March 2027, we're seeking medical Director who wants to build something meaningful from day one. This is an opportunity to shape the culture, mentor a growing team, establish medical standards, and create a hospital that becomes a trusted part of the community.
This role is ideal for a veterinarian who believes strong medicine, strong leadership, and a great life outside of work should exist together.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
Establish medical protocols and standards
Partner in designing workflows and hospital operations
Mentor and develop future veterinary talent
Shape the client and team experience from day one
Build a collaborative, accountable, and positive hospital culture
Influence the long-term direction of a growing organization
Help create the model for future GoodNeighbor hospitals
Your leadership will directly impact the success of the hospital, the well-being of the team, and the quality of care delivered to Nashville's pet families.
The Role
Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care
Lead by example in providing high-quality, evidence-based medicine
Support, mentor, and develop associate veterinarians and support staff
Ensure consistency in medical standards and patient care
Partner with hospital leadership to drive growth and operational excellence
Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and teamwork
Build meaningful, lasting relationships with clients and the community
Help create a hospital where both patients and team members thrive
We're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys leadership, values mentorship, and wants to play a meaningful role in building a lasting organization.
Schedule Designed for Balance
4 clinical days per week
Only 1 Saturday every 4 weeks
Predictable rotating schedules
Dedicated leadership time as the hospital grows
A fair and sustainable system that allows time for family, hobbies, travel, and recovery
Benefits for You
Competitive base salary and transparent production compensation model
Medical Director stipend
Long-term incentive opportunity
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off and paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
Continuing education allowance
Licensing, DEA, and professional membership reimbursement
Leadership development and executive mentorship
Opportunities for future multi-site and regional leadership roles
No non-compete agreement
Pet Benefits
Examinations
Routine diagnostics
Vaccinations
Parasite prevention
Heartworm prevention
Purina maintenance diet
Neighbor in Need Fund
Every GoodNeighbor veterinarian receives a $2,500 annual "Neighbor in Need" stipend to help clients access care when finances become a barrier.
No committee, no barriers, no guilt, just trust in your professional judgment to help pets receive the care they need.
Practice Where You Belong
If you're looking for the opportunity to lead, mentor, and build a hospital from the ground up while practicing exceptional medicine in a supportive environment, we invite you to join us.
Strong medicine should feel human. Honest guidance should feel clear. A veterinary career should still leave room for a life.
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Who can apply
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