Medical Director
Compensation
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Job Description
BluePearl is seeking a board-certified veterinarian with several years of clinical experience, who is ready for the next level of leadership as the Medical Director at our hospital.
He/she will partner in leadership with hospital administration and the ER Clinical Team Lead to create a sense of community and interact globally with the hospital and all clinicians.
Using excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the Medical Director will exemplify the pdvm relationships and enhance an engaging work environment for all.
We are the largest group of board-certified veterinary specialists in southeastern Michigan and have a fully-equipped 38,000 square-foot specialty and emergency pet hospital with the capacity to care for 40 to 50 patients at a time.
Our experts provide the best in diagnostic and therapeutic services. An MRI and CT scanner set Southfield apart from many practices. We offer radioiodine I-131 treatment for cats with hyperthyroidism and have the ability to provide hemodialysis to patients with specific types of kidney disease.
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will partner with hospital administration and the ER Clinical Team Lead to foster a collaborative community and enhance the work environment. They are responsible for providing leadership to clinical staff while ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic veterinary services.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified veterinarians with several years of clinical experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively lead the hospital team.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $165k (middle half $150k–$194k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Michigan | 629 active | 22,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment629 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,003 in the last 30 days | 502 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
