Medical Director Veterinarian | Bedford, IN

$200K Your Way — Full-Time First-Year Guaranteed Compensation (Based on Experience)

Ready to lead a hospital while still practicing medicine the way you believe it should be practiced?

At Bedford Veterinary Medical Centre, this Medical Director role allows you to guide medical standards, mentor the team, and influence hospital direction — without stepping away from patient care.

Experienced veterinarians can receive a customizable first-year compensation package totaling up to $200K (based on experience). Choose the structure that fits your goals — a higher guaranteed base salary, a larger signing bonus, or a combination of both.

• This package is designed to be flexible and achievable based on your experience and preferences.
• Quick Snapshot
• 3 DVM team (you + 2 experienced veterinarians)
• Clinical leadership role with strong operational support
• Mix of wellness, sick visits, and general practice cases
• Strong, experienced technician and support staff
• Predictable scheduling with excellent work-life balance

The Opportunity

This is a clinical leadership role — not a desk job.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape medical quality, mentor fellow doctors, and influence the direction of the hospital while maintaining a hands-on caseload.

This is an ideal opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to step into leadership without sacrificing clinical practice or work-life balance.

Your Role as Medical Director

You Will

• Establish and uphold medical quality standards
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians
• Collaborate closely with the Hospital Manager on operations
• Guide case management and patient care protocols
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture

Maintain an Active Clinical Caseload

You’ll be supported by strong operational leadership so your focus remains on medicine and team development — not administrative overload.

What It’s Like to Practice Here

Bedford Veterinary Medical Centre is a well-established small animal practice built around consistency, efficiency, and a respectful team culture.

This is not a high-volume, high-pressure environment — you’ll have the time and support to practice medicine thoughtfully and lead effectively.

You’ll work alongside a team supported by experienced technicians and staff who understand workflow and value collaboration.

We Prioritize

• Appropriate appointment pacing
• Thorough case workups
• Collaborative medicine
• Predictable scheduling and work-life balance
• A stable, supportive, and low-drama culture
• This is a hospital where leadership is respected, supported, and set up for success.

Compensation & Perks

• $200K Your Way: Customizable first-year compensation
• Production bonus plan
• Schedule flexibility + true PTO
• Strong operational and clinical support

Life in Bedford

• Bedford offers the charm of small-town living with convenient access to larger city amenities.
• Located just 30 minutes from Bloomington and about an hour from Indianapolis, you’ll enjoy:
• Low cost of living and short commutes
• Easy access to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment
• Outdoor recreation at Hoosier National Forest, Spring Mill State Park, and Bluespring Caverns
• It’s an ideal setting for veterinarians who want to disconnect, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.

CareVet Offers You

• Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
• Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
• Student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
• Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
• Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
• For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is someone who values community and diversity and is passionate about people and pets! This is a great opportunity for an experienced veterinarian with a desire to lead our practice. The incoming Veterinarian will be responsible for overseeing all professional services, implementing veterinary and patient care policies and procedures, licenses, and related matters, and will ultimately serve as “Veterinarian in charge.”

Qualifications

• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

Ready to step into a leadership role where you can make an impact and still enjoy practicing medicine?

• Contact Skyler Lair
• (214) 616-8873 slair@carevethealth.com
• Apply in just a few minutes- no lengthy application required.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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