Job Type

Full-time

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.

The Role

As Medical Director, you will:
• 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

We believe great leadership requires balance, which is why our doctors work:
• 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

We care for the pets of the people who care for ours. Each employee receives coverage for two personal pets, including:
• 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.

Apply today and help us build the animal health team every neighborhood deserves.