Job Description Lead a Well-Established Hospital - Now Hiring a Medical Director at Doddridge Animal Clinic
Career growth • Multi-doctor team • Beautiful and modern facilityDoddridge Animal Clinic in Corpus Christi, TX, is seeking a compassionate, experienced veterinarian to step into the role of Medical Director. With extensive experience amongst the team and strong ties to the community, our well-established, multi-doctor practice is ready for a leader who is passionate about patient care, team development, and operational excellence. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, guiding clinical standards, and staying hands-on with cases.Why Step Into Leadership at Doddridge? At Doddridge, we don't just practice medicine - we lead with integrity and support one another like family. Our Medical Director will play a key role in upholding and advancing the high standards already in place, working closely with an experienced team in a low-turnover, high-morale environment. Our culture is laid-back, yet structured, and many of our staff members have been with us for over a decade, including our well-loved and highly respected hospital manager who has been with Doddridge for 13 years! That loyalty says it all!
Our Beautiful, Modern Facility Includes:- Six exam rooms plus one comfort/consult room
- Separate surgery and dental suites
- Spacious treatment area with four tables
- Dedicated breakroom and private doctor's office
- Ample cage space for surgical and hospitalized patients
Equipment:- Newer ultrasound machine (less than 5 years old)
- Modern dental suite with high-speed drill and suction
- Digital radiography
- Comprehensive in-house labs including chemistry, CBC, urinalysis, and CetaVue
- And much more to support high-quality patient care!
Your Role as Medical Director:- Provide leadership and mentorship to our veterinary team
- Medical independence - flexibility in how you practice
- Set the medical vision for the hospital in collaboration with the practice manager
- Maintain a high standard of care across all services
- Guide new graduates and support ongoing CE for all doctors
- Estimated Time Allocation: 90% Clinical Practice, 10% Admin & Managing Duties
What We Offer:- Highly competitive base salary and production bonuses (NO negative accrual)
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Relocation & retention bonus potential
- Leadership profit-sharing bonus incentives
- Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
- Company-paid short-term disability policy
- Plentiful vacation time to support a strong work-life balance
- Paid sick time & paid holidays
- CE allowance and paid CE days
- 401(k) with company match
- Licensure dues/fees & PLIT
- No emergency shifts, no on-call shifts, no Sundays
- Career advancement with leadership development support
Why Corpus Christi? Live where others vacation. Enjoy stunning beaches, endless outdoor activities, and a welcoming community - all with the convenience of a mid-sized city. Corpus Christi offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with plenty of dining, cultural events, and recreational options just minutes from your doorstep.
Ready to lead the way? If you're an experienced veterinarian looking to step into a leadership role where your voice is valued and your impact is tangible, we'd love to meet you. Let's build the future of Doddridge Animal Clinic-together.
