Owner & Medical Director Veterinarian - Atlanta, GA

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Case Flow ManagementTeam LeadershipStaff Onboarding

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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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
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.

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About Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary Services
Centreville, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
Medical Director stipend
Monthly profit distributions