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Smyrna, Georgia

Veterinarian - Medical Director

VeterinarianFull-Time

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$130k

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Job Description

Medical Director | Windy Hill Veterinary Hospital | Smyrna, GA

At Windy Hill Veterinary Hospital, we’re looking for a Medical Director who enjoys practicing medicine, supporting fellow veterinarians, and helping a team succeed. This is an opportunity to shape the medical direction of an established hospital while building on a culture of collaboration, communication, and exceptional patient care.

Whether you’re an experienced Medical Director or a veterinarian ready to take the next step into leadership, we’d love to start a conversation.

Why Lead at Windy Hill?

Great medicine starts with a supported team. Our doctors share ideas, work through cases together, and value having colleagues they can count on. You’ll work alongside experienced support staff who help you focus on patient care, client relationships, and developing the team around you.

As Medical Director, you’ll partner with hospital management to guide medical standards, support day-to-day clinical decisions, and help the practice grow. Your perspective will help shape how we practice, collaborate, and care for our community.

Your Role

  • Provide high-quality medical care and build lasting client relationships.
  • Guide medical standards and encourage consistent, thoughtful patient care.
  • Mentor associate veterinarians and support their clinical development.
  • Partner with the practice manager on hospital goals and daily operations.
  • Encourage open communication, shared learning, and collaborative case management.
  • Help welcome and develop new team members.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re a veterinarian who leads by example, communicates clearly, and enjoys helping others grow. You value sound clinical judgment, strong client relationships, and a workplace where team members feel comfortable asking questions and contributing ideas.

Previous leadership experience is welcome, and we also encourage experienced associates ready to grow into a Medical Director role to connect.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary of $130,000.00 with high production potential and no negative accrual.

Benefits Include

  • $25,000 signing bonus
  • $12,000 annual Medical Director bonus
  • Generous PTO
  • CE stipend plus dedicated CE PTO
  • Relocation reimbursement
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Professional licensing and dues reimbursement
  • Collaborative doctor team
  • Skilled and experienced support staff
  • A culture that values work-life balance and professional growth

Why You’ll Love Smyrna, GA

Enjoy easy access to Atlanta with the community feel of Smyrna. From local restaurants, breweries, and shopping to the Silver Comet Trail, nearby Chattahoochee River recreation areas, and neighborhood parks, there are plenty of ways to spend your time outside the hospital.

Skip the application and email your resume directly to cradinovic@amerivet.com. I’d love to hear what you’re looking for in your next leadership opportunity!

Stina Radinovic

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

  • Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
  • Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
  • Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
  • A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
  • Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will guide medical standards, oversee clinical operations, and mentor associate veterinarians to ensure high-quality patient care. They will also partner with hospital management to drive practice growth and foster a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a veterinarian with strong clinical judgment and leadership capabilities who excels at building client relationships. Previous leadership experience is preferred, though experienced associates ready to transition into a management role are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineMedical leadershipTeam managementClinical decision makingClient relationship managementOperational management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130kVeterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $153k–$170k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$135k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Georgia72 active3,399 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-on · loan repaymentGeorgia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,392 in the last 30 days501 the 30 days before (+178%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,422 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ameri Vet

Veterinary Services
San Antonio, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary $130,000 with high production potential
No negative accrual
$25,000 signing bonus
$12,000 annual Medical Director bonus
Generous PTO
CE stipend plus dedicated CE PTO
Relocation reimbursement
Health, vision, and dental insurance

Living in Smyrna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,663/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.