Small Animal Medical Director Veterinarian Job, Austin,...

Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced veterinary leader to take on a Medical Director role within a busy small animal specialty and emergency setting. This position blends hands-on clinical involvement with strategic oversight, offering the opportunity to guide medical standards while supporting a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced patient care. The role is designed for a clinician who enjoys mentoring colleagues, shaping clinical direction, and contributing to operational excellence without losing touch with day-to-day medicine. The Medical Director will play a key role in fostering strong professional relationships, encouraging collaboration, and driving continuous clinical improvement. In this position, your responsibilities will include: Providing clinical leadership and guidance across emergency and specialty services Overseeing medical protocols, standards, and quality assurance processes Supporting and mentoring veterinarians through coaching and case discussion Collaborating on workflow efficiency and service development initiatives Engaging with referring practices to strengthen professional partnerships Qualifications Needed: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited institution Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Texas Background in emergency or specialty medicine within a high-volume environment Demonstrated leadership capability and team management experience Strong communication skills with a collaborative leadership style Package: Compensation framework reflecting senior clinical leadership responsibilities Production-based earning structure designed to reward contribution Dedicated administrative time incorporated into the working schedule Flexible work patterns to support sustainable leadership practice Continuing education support aligned with advanced clinical interests Professional fees and memberships supported annually Comprehensive paid time off inclusive of professional development Structured support for leadership growth and service development Access to modern diagnostic and treatment resources

Created: 2026-03-04