Medical Director | Lead Associate Veterinarian
Small or Mixed Animal | General Practice + Surgery
Full Time | M-F only, No On Call
Leadership Incentives | Up to $50k Sign On Bonus available
New Caney, TX

At Big Thicket Veterinary Clinic in New Caney, you'll have the opportunity to lead a well-established, community-rooted practice that has been caring for pets and livestock since 2004. This is more than a Medical Director role, it's a chance to shape the future of a hospital with a loyal client base, an experienced support team, and the autonomy to practice medicine your way while building a culture that reflects your leadership style.

As Medical Director, you'll continue practicing high-quality medicine while mentoring doctors, collaborating with hospital leadership, and helping guide the continued growth of a trusted neighborhood practice. Backed by the support of the Big Thicket Cleveland location, you'll have the resources, mentorship, and operational partnership to focus on what matters most: your team, your patients, and your community.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Lead with Autonomy: Shape medical standards, mentor your team, and influence the future of the hospital.
• Established Community Trust: Since 2004, Big Thicket has built strong client loyalty by delivering compassionate, dependable care to the New Caney and Cleveland communities.
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture: Lead a team known for being fun, caring, and trustworthy that show up each day ready to give it their all.
• Weekday Schedule: The New Caney location is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:30 PM, offering a schedule that supports better balance outside the hospital.
• Tools to practice great medicine: Work with access to in-house laboratory testing, radiology, ultrasonography, dentistry, and surgery, giving you the tools to confidently manage a diverse caseload.

Life in New Caney, TX
New Caney offers a quieter, more relaxed pace of life while keeping you within reach of the greater Houston area. With access to outdoor recreation, growing communities, and all the conveniences of nearby city life, it's a great place for a veterinarian who wants meaningful work in a welcoming community without giving up access to bigger-city amenities.

The Big Thicket Veterinary Clinic + CVP Difference
We're part of the Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) fam - a veterinarian-led network that believes in freedom, support, and growth. That means:

• Leadership Development That Moves You Forward: Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or bringing years of experience, you'll have access to structured leadership development, mentorship, and our vetFWD Excel pathway designed specifically for doctors leading hospitals.
• Creative Compensation Packages: Compensation options crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations and never include negative accrual.
• Expansive Network: Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 150+ hospitals in 18 states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision + 24/7 Mental Health Support - Because you deserve to be taken care of, too.
• Clinical Autonomy: Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team that has your back.

And through CVP's shared value: Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand - we create an environment where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path you choose.

Other Benefits of our Community

• Sign on bonus + Relocation assistance available.
• Annual Leadership Stipend and performance incentives
• No Negative Accrual EVER + Monthly production reset and payout
• Generous PTO + 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE
• We Cover the Fees - State licenses, DEA, VIN, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
• 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities
• Pet care discounts + most IDEXX labs at no cost
• Team recognition and incentive programs that celebrate all hospital team members monthly

Ready to Lead Something Meaningful?
If you're looking for the opportunity to influence hospital culture, mentor other veterinarians, build lasting client relationships, and practice medicine with the support of an integrated community, we'd love to connect.

Whether Big Thicket is the perfect fit or another one of our 150+ hospitals better aligns with your goals, let's talk about what's most important to you and build a career that creates more meaningful moments between pets and people.