Medical Director Veterinarian

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.

Help Build the Neighborhood Animal Health Team Nashville Deserves

At GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital, we're building a neighborhood-centered animal hospital designed around a simple belief: when veterinary teams thrive, pets and families receive better care.

As we prepare to open our first Nashville hospital in March 2027, we're seeking a Medical Director who wants to build something meaningful from day one. This is an opportunity to shape the culture, mentor a growing team, establish medical standards, and create a hospital that becomes a trusted part of the community.

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who believes strong medicine, strong leadership, and a great life outside of work should exist together.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

As the founding Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to:

Establish medical protocols and standards

Partner in designing workflows and hospital operations

Mentor and develop future veterinary talent

Shape the client and team experience from day one

Build a collaborative, accountable, and positive hospital culture

Influence the long-term direction of a growing organization

Help create the model for future GoodNeighbor hospitals

Your leadership will directly impact the success of the hospital, the well-being of the team, and the quality of care delivered to Nashville's pet families.

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.