Owner & Medical Director Veterinarian - Atlanta, GA
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Veterinarian
Owner Opportunity
Lead a Practice That Reflects You
We’re seeking a Medical Director ready to lead a general care/urgent care
hospital in the Atlanta area and participate as a co-owner.
You will have the opportunity to help guide the hospital’s direction, build
something that reflects your standards and vision, and share in its success.
This is leadership with real partnership behind it.
You will not just practice in the hospital. You will help shape it and share in
its success.
About the Hospital
The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostics and designed to support
efficient, high-quality case management.
The team is collaborative, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent
medicine while supporting one another. The hospital is positioned for continued
growth under strong clinical leadership.
About the Area
Located in Atlanta, GA. The area offers a vibrant mix of creative, tech, and
service industry jobs, with flexible workspace available via Industrious. The
area features direct BeltLine access, diverse dining options, and on-site
amenities like daycare, fitness studios, and parking, making it a prime,
high-amenity hub.
What to Expect
Salary: Competitive base salary plus production, Medical Director stipend,
monthly profit distributions, and long-term equity value creation
Location: Atlanta, GA Area
* Schedule that respects your time
* Strong staff-to-doctor ratio
* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* Employer retirement plan contribution
* Generous PTO plus CE time
* Annual CE allowance
* Relocation assistance
* Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, and VIN covered
Ownership and Partnership with VPP
Veterinary Practice Partners supports doctor-led hospitals. We do not rebrand
your practice. Your hospital remains locally branded and reflective of your
leadership.
As Medical Director, you may participate in a structured co-ownership model with
meaningful equity and defined participation in performance and growth.
You lead the medicine. VPP provides operational, financial, HR, recruiting, and
marketing support so you can focus on clinical excellence and team development.
VPP supports more than 190 hospitals nationwide and over 200 doctor partners,
including more than 100 first-time veterinary owners.
Primary Medical Director Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
* Establish and uphold medical standards and urgent care protocols
* Lead effective case flow and clinical decision-making within an urgent care
setting
* Ensure high-quality patient care and clear client communication
* Oversee medical record accuracy and charge capture
* Identify and implement clinical service enhancements
Team and Practice Leadership
* Support hiring and onboarding of veterinarians and support staff
* Mentor associate veterinarians in urgent care workflows and triage best
practices
* Contribute to operational strategy and scheduling efficiency
* Foster a collaborative, team-first culture
Financial Oversight
* Drive revenue growth while maintaining medical excellence
* Participate in annual planning and performance review
* Support marketing and community engagement initiatives
Requirements
* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
* Active Arizona veterinary license or ability to obtain
* 3+ years clinical experience preferred
* Strong leadership and communication skills
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you are ready to lead a hospital and participate as an owner, we welcome the
conversation.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will establish and uphold medical standards and urgent care protocols, leading effective case flow and ensuring high-quality patient care and clear client communication. Responsibilities also include supporting staff hiring, mentoring associates, contributing to operational strategy, and driving revenue growth while maintaining clinical excellence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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