Medical Director - North Dallas Corridor, TX
Listed compensation
$150k
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Job Description
Medical Director
Veterinarian Patterns - North Dallas Corridor, TX
Who We Are
At Veterinarian Partners, we put doctors first, by design. We believe that when veterinarians are supported with trust, autonomy, and the resources they need, everyone benefits from our teams to our clients and patients.
That's why we take the time to understand your personal and professional goals, creating a customized opportunity that aligns with your career aspirations, lifestyle, and the way you want to practice medicine. Because no two veterinarians are the same, your experience shouldn't be either.
Where You'll Be: North Dallas Corridor, TX
The North Dallas Corridor offers the perfect blend of suburban charm and modern convenience, with easy access to the energy and opportunities of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
This thriving area is known for its highly regarded schools, beautiful parks, upscale neighborhoods, and vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment destinations.
With convenient access to major highways, growing business hubs, and a wide range of housing options, the North Dallas Corridor offers an exceptional quality of life for families, professionals, and anyone looking to call North Texas home!
What We Offer
A brand-new hospital equipped with state-of-the-art technology and the opportunity to influence the design and setup from the ground up.
Build your own team and lead, manage, and grow your practice with the support, resources, and security of Veterinarian Partners.
Competitive compensation package with a base salary of $150,000 (based on your mutually agreed-upon schedule), $25,000 Medical Director stipend, plus prosal!
- Opportunity to be an equity partner and directly benefit from the growth and success of all VP hospitals!
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off aligned with work-life balance priorities
- $2,400 Annual Lifestyle Benefit to support your personal or professional passions
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support and access to expert resources to help you navigate every season of life, personally and professionally
Robust professional development opportunities, including structured mentorship, clinical pathways, and doctor leadership programs
Continuing education support: CE allowance, dedicated CE days, and paid AVMA membership, state licensure, and DEA registration
What You'll Do
You'll mentor, coach, and empower your clinical team to build their skills, confidence, and long-term careers.
You'll foster a collaborative, supportive environment where both veterinarians and staff feel valued, motivated, and inspired to do their best work.
You'll enjoy the clinical independence to shape your hospital's direction, backed by a skilled support system of operational and medical leaders.
You'll expand your professional influence through curated Doctor Programs, collaborative peer summits, and direct access to our Medical Advisory Board.
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate care for pets and their people.
- Physical examinations, wellness care, and preventive medicine for dogs and cats.
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions using evidence-based veterinary medicine.
- Develop personalized preventive healthcare and vaccination plans.
- Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and/or dental procedures.
- Partner with pet owners to educate them on treatment options, nutrition, and preventive care.
What Makes You a Great Fit
You are an experienced veterinarian with 5+ years of practice, a growth mindset, and the confidence to lead, build, and shape the future of a hospital.
You are a natural leader who is passionate about creating an environment where veterinarians and team members feel supported, empowered, challenged, and excited to do their best work.
You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a builder’s mindset; you see opportunities, take initiative, and have the drive to turn ideas into action while balancing clinical excellence with strong business acumen.
You are passionate about attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining exceptional veterinarians and building a strong, collaborative team
You take ownership of hospital culture, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing environment where doctors, team members, pet parents, and patients feel valued and cared for.
You bring strong clinical judgment and attention to detail while empowering doctors to practice with clinical autonomy and maintaining high standards of medical excellence.
You communicate with compassion and clarity, helping pet parents feel informed, supported, and confident while building lasting trust with the families you serve.
You are proactive, open to feedback, and committed to continuous learning, always looking for ways to improve the medicine, team, client experience, and overall success of the hospital.
You are excited by the opportunity to grow multi-doctor practice, increase clinical capacity, and create greater flexibility for both veterinarians and pet parents through a strong, sustainable team model.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will lead, manage, and grow the veterinary practice while mentoring the clinical team to ensure high standards of medical excellence. They are responsible for providing comprehensive pet care, performing surgeries, and fostering a collaborative hospital culture.
Requirements
Candidates must be experienced veterinarians with at least 5 years of practice and a strong background in clinical leadership. A builder's mindset, business acumen, and the ability to attract and develop a high-performing team are essential.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$304k (448 salary observations; 2,952 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,970 salary observations; 57,614 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $150k | Physician median $190k (middle half $150k–$200k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $304k median in Texas | $294k nationally (+3%)448 state / 13,970 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$154k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Texas | 1,517 active | 22,541 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$150k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
