Medical Director Veterinarian- Belle City Veterinary Hospital
Listed compensation
Up to $150,000
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Medical Director Veterinarian
Belle City Veterinary Hospital | Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Your Team. Grow with Us.
Belle City Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative Medical Director Veterinarian to lead our AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. This is an outstanding opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about high-quality medicine, surgery, mentorship, and practice growth while continuing to maintain an active clinical caseload.
As Medical Director, you'll partner with hospital leadership to foster a collaborative culture, mentor fellow veterinarians, uphold medical excellence, and help shape the future of a well-established practice. We're looking for a leader with a growth mindset who is excited to expand services, support team development, and create an exceptional experience for both clients and patients.
About Our Practice
Belle City Veterinary Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited companion animal hospital committed to delivering exceptional medical, surgical, and dental care. Our experienced and supportive team values collaboration, client education, and continuous professional development while utilizing modern technology to provide the highest standard of care.
Interest in surgery is highly encouraged, and our hospital provides the resources and support for doctors to continue advancing their surgical skills.
What You'll Do
- Lead and mentor a team of veterinarians and support staff
- Practice high-quality small animal medicine and surgery
- Promote medical excellence and maintain AAHA standards of care
- Partner with hospital leadership to support hospital growth and strategic initiatives
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture
- Support the professional development of associate veterinarians
- Build lasting relationships with clients through exceptional communication and patient care
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited veterinary school
- Active (or eligible) Wisconsin veterinary license
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong surgical and medical skills with an interest in continuing to grow surgical services
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Collaborative leadership style with a growth mindset
- Passion for progressive, evidence-based medicine and team development
- Core Competencies
- Veterinary Leadership
- Medical Director
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventive Care & Wellness
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Internal Medicine
- Diagnostic Interpretation & Case Management
- Medical Quality & Standards of Care
- Client Communication & Education
- Team Development & Mentorship
- Practice Growth
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Collaboration
What We Offer
- Up to $150,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)
- Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual.
- Medical Director leadership stipend
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
- Generous PTO with rollover
- Paid parental leave and bonding time
- Annual CE allowance plus dedicated CE days
- Leadership development and professional growth opportunities
- Paid professional dues and PLIT coverage
- Structured mentorship and leadership support
- 401(k) retirement options
- Personal pet discounts
- Supportive Operations and Medical Leadership teams
Why Mount Pleasant?
Located just 30 miles south of Milwaukee along the shores of Lake Michigan, Mount Pleasant offers an exceptional quality of life with beautiful parks, scenic trails, waterfront recreation, excellent schools, and a welcoming community. Whether you enjoy hiking, boating, dining, or exploring the outdoors, you'll find the perfect balance of professional opportunity and personal lifestyle.
Join Our Team
If you're an experienced veterinarian looking to lead a collaborative team, practice progressive medicine, mentor future veterinarians, and help grow an AAHA-accredited hospital, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Belle City Veterinary Hospital and make a lasting impact on your team, your patients, and the Mount Pleasant community while helping shape the future of our hospital.
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Belle City Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will lead and mentor a team of veterinarians and support staff while maintaining high standards of medical excellence. They will also partner with hospital leadership to drive practice growth, strategic initiatives, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $115k (middle half $93k–$130k)44 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Wisconsin | 69 active | 3,183 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 48% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 982 in the last 30 days | 518 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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