Regional Veterinarian Medical Director

Job overview

The Regional Veterinarian Medical Director role is onsite and supports practices in Carbondale, IL and Herrin, IL. Compensation is stated as around $160,000, with flexibility based on experience, qualifications, schedule, and compensation structure; an $80,000 sign-on bonus is also stated. The role provides medical leadership and clinical support to two Southern Illinois veterinary practices. The veterinarian continues clinical practice while mentoring doctors, strengthening clinical teams, and supporting medical quality and growth. The role partners with hospital and regional leadership while respecting each hospital's culture and medical autonomy; partnership or ownership is a potential pathway for the right veterinarian.

What you'll do

• Provide medical leadership and support across both hospital teams
• practice clinical medicine
• mentor and develop associate veterinarians
• support clinical growth in surgery, diagnostics, case management, and quality of medicine
• partner with practice and regional leadership on growth
• foster a collaborative culture
• support consistent quality of care while respecting each hospital's autonomy
• support doctor engagement, development, and retention.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinarian

regional medical director

carbondale il

herrin il

central hospital for animals

lakeside veterinary hospital

full-time

around $160,000

$80,000 sign-on bonus

clinical medicine

veterinary leadership

mentorship

partnership opportunity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, liability coverage, 401(k), life and supplemental insurance
• paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• employee assistance program
• personal pet care discounts
• paid continuing education allowance and professional dues.

Why this role

Partnership or ownership opportunities at both practices; $80,000 sign-on bonus; additional medical director compensation may apply; production-based earning potential; flexible scheduling.

About the employer

Central Hospital For Animals is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.