Grant Creek Veterinary Services (Missoula, MT) - Medical Director

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Medical Director (DVM)

Grant Creek Veterinary Services | Missoula, MT

Grant Creek Veterinary Services is seeking a Managing Veterinarian (Medical Director) to lead our growing team in beautiful Missoula, Montana.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who is passionate about mentorship, team development, and practicing high-quality medicine. Located in one of Montana's most desirable communities, our small animal hospital offers the chance to step into an established leadership role supported by a collaborative team, a positive culture, and a modern, newly expanded facility.

At Grant Creek Veterinary Services, we've built our reputation on trust, respect, teamwork, and exceptional client service. As our Medical Director, you'll help guide the continued growth of the practice while maintaining the supportive culture that makes our hospital a great place to work.

Lead a Strong Team While Continuing to Practice Medicine

This role offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to influence the future of the hospital while remaining actively involved in patient care. You'll work alongside experienced veterinarians and dedicated support staff who genuinely enjoy collaborating and delivering outstanding care to the pets and families of Missoula.

Our recently expanded facility provides the tools and resources needed to practice advanced medicine and surgery, including two dedicated surgical suites designed to support efficiency, case variety, and excellent patient outcomes. Veterinarians with interests in surgery, dentistry, or exotic animal medicine will find opportunities to further develop and utilize their skills.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Experienced Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent)
  • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Montana
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine and surgery

What You'll Do

  • As Managing Veterinarian, you'll play a key role in both the clinical and cultural success of the hospital by:
  • Leading and mentoring a talented veterinary team
  • Supporting medical excellence and high standards of patient care
  • Enhancing the client experience and strengthening client relationships
  • Collaborating with hospital leadership and a network of veterinary professionals
  • Helping develop doctors and support staff through coaching and mentorship
  • Practicing medicine and surgery while pursuing your clinical interests

What We Offer

We believe great veterinary leaders deserve exceptional support, both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive compensation package includes:

  • Competitive base salary based on experience
  • Medical Director stipend
  • Leadership bonusing incentives
  • Lucrative bonus opportunities and relocation assistance
  • Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Generous PTO with rollover

Additional Benefits Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual continuing education allowance plus paid CE days
  • Paid licensing fees, professional dues, and AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Personal pet care discounts
  • Uniform allowance and holiday pay
  • Fitness and wellness benefits
  • Ongoing collaboration and mentorship through an experienced Medical Advisor Board

Work-Life Balance

One of the many benefits of joining Grant Creek Veterinary Services is the ability to enjoy a rewarding leadership role without sacrificing your personal life. Our doctors enjoy no on-call responsibilities, no emergency shifts, and no weekend hours, allowing you to focus on your patients, your team, and the things you enjoy outside of work.

Live and Work in Missoula

Consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in the Mountain West, Missoula offers an exceptional quality of life for veterinary professionals. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, trails, and pristine lakes, the area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, skiing, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and river recreation.

Beyond outdoor adventure, Missoula boasts a vibrant downtown filled with local restaurants, breweries, live music, arts, and community events. From the River City Roots Festival and local theater productions to family-friendly attractions and nearby National Parks, there's always something to explore.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

If you're a compassionate leader and want to learn more, apply today!

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Western Veterinary Partners 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.

Western Veterinary Partners is 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 hr@westernvetpartners.com.

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 the veterinary team while maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical excellence. They will also actively practice medicine and surgery while fostering strong client relationships and supporting the hospital's growth.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Montana. Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine are essential for this leadership role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Team leadershipStaff developmentClient relationsClinical practicePractice management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 96% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Grant Creek Veterinary Services (Missoula, MT) - Medical Director at Western Veterinary Partners a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Missoula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,537/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Missoula, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary based on experience
Medical Director stipend
Leadership bonusing incentives
Lucrative bonus opportunities and relocation assistance
Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
Flexible scheduling options
Generous PTO with rollover
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options