Veterinarian Medical Director, Southgate Animal Hospital

Job overview

The Veterinarian Medical Director role is onsite in Southfield, MI. The base salary is $160,000–$170,000 per year. Southgate Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care, including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, internal medicine, and daytime emergencies. The role combines clinical veterinary practice with medical leadership to maintain high-quality care and support the hospital’s operational success. It guides medical standards, develops staff, and works with hospital leadership to improve services and performance.

What you'll do

• Oversee medical standards and quality of care
• see patients and handle clinical practice
• develop medical policies and support regulatory compliance
• review patient records and manage controlled drugs
• address patient-care problems and client complaints
• mentor veterinarians, monitor performance, and lead DVM candidate interviews
• identify service opportunities
• monitor practice performance indicators and work with the Hospital Manager on adjustments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinarian medical director

southgate animal hospital

southfield mi

petvet care centers

veterinary medicine

clinical practice

medical leadership

veterinary team mentorship

four-day work week

no on-call

dvm

$160k–$170k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000.

Why this role

Four-day work week, flexible schedule, and no on-call. Requires a DVM or VMD, current state veterinary license, DEA registration, and 3–5+ years of veterinary practice experience. Signing, retention, and relocation packages may be available up to $75,000.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.