About this opportunity
Global Talent Partners Veterinary lists this Veterinarian Medical Director opportunity in hopkinsville, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Veterinarian Medical Director
J 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
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Paid Vacations
Life insurance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Sign on bonus
Relocation assistance
Fear Free Practice
401k
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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Worksite address
hopkinsville, KY, 42241, US
Who can apply
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