Medical Director
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Job Description
Medical Director | Newly Renovated Practice | Chicago, IL
Looking to lead a high-performing team in the heart of Chicago? Lincoln Square Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Director to help grow our newly remodeled, four-doctor practice on the city's vibrant North Side. If you're a collaborative leader ready to elevate both medicine and mentorship, we want to hear from you.
About Us
- Modernized facility located near Welles Park and the Western Brown Line
- Longstanding clientele who value high-quality, compassionate care
- Full in-house lab, digital radiography, and well-trained support team
- Convenient free parking and easy access from multiple neighborhoods
What You'll Do
- Provide clinical leadership and mentorship for a 4-DVM team
- Collaborate with support staff to uphold high standards of care
- Manage complex medical cases and perform routine surgeries
- Build lasting relationships with both clients and team members
Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM in Illinois with 4+ years of experience
- Strong communicator with a passion for team development
- Committed to practicing gold-standard medicine
- Excited to lead in a supportive, modern, and urban environment
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary with leadership stipend and signing bonus
- Relocation assistance and 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
- CE allowance, PTO, license/DEA/membership reimbursement
- AVMA PLIT coverage and employee pet discounts
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and mentorship for a four-doctor veterinary team while managing complex medical cases. Collaborate with support staff to maintain high standards of care and build strong relationships with clients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 13.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 94 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Chicago
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $356k
- Typical market rent
- $2,342/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.