Family Pet Hospital (Topeka, KS) - Medical Director

Veterinary MedicineNo callNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Medical Director
  • Family Pet Hospital | Topeka, KS
  • Veterinary Medical Director – Help shape the future of Family Pet Hospital in Topeka

Family Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead our established small animal practice in Topeka, Kansas. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about advancing clinical excellence, mentoring fellow doctors, and helping shape the future of a trusted community hospital.

If you're looking for a leadership role where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact extends beyond the exam room, we'd love to talk with you. As Medical Director, you'll work closely with hospital leadership to support a culture of collaboration, elevate patient care standards, and drive continued growth while still practicing medicine alongside a dedicated team.

A Leadership Opportunity with Real Influence

At Family Pet Hospital, we believe the best veterinary hospitals are built by strong teams led by veterinarians who are committed to both excellent medicine and positive workplace culture.

As Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to guide the hospital's medical direction while helping veterinarians and support staff reach their full potential.

You'll play a key role in balancing clinical leadership with hands-on patient care, ensuring our team continues delivering the compassionate, high-quality veterinary services that clients have trusted for decades.

  • Your Impact as Medical Director
  • Guide the medical vision and clinical standards of the hospital
  • Mentor and support early-career and experienced veterinarians
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic growth initiatives
  • Introduce new services, treatment protocols, and medical advancements
  • Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on excellence
  • Support staff development and continuing education
  • Champion high-quality patient care and client communication
  • Help drive long-term success for the hospital and its team

About Family Pet Hospital

Since 1995, Family Pet Hospital has been a trusted provider of veterinary care in Topeka. We have built lasting relationships with generations of pet owners by combining compassionate service with modern veterinary medicine. Our hospital is supported by experienced team members who are passionate about patient care and committed to continuous improvement. We value collaboration, respect, and professional growth, creating an environment where both people and pets can thrive.

Whether treating routine wellness cases, managing complex medical conditions, or performing surgery, our team is focused on delivering exceptional care and building lifelong client relationships.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a veterinarian who enjoys leadership, values teamwork, and wants to make a lasting impact on a growing practice.

Ideal Candidates

  • Experienced Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent)
  • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Utah
  • Have a passion for mentoring and team development
  • Demonstrate strong clinical and diagnostic skills
  • Enjoy collaborating with hospital leadership
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be committed to advancing standards of care and hospital growth

Previous leadership experience is welcomed but not required for candidates with a strong interest in developing their leadership skills.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to reward leadership, clinical excellence, and long-term commitment.

  • Competitive base salary plus quarterly production bonuses
  • Medical Director leadership stipend
  • Leadership bonusing incentives
  • Equity and ownership opportunities
  • Signing bonusing and Relocation assistance
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Generous paid time off
  • No on-call responsibilities
  • No after-hours emergency duties
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Annual continuing education allowance
  • Paid CE days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Personal pet care discounts
  • Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
  • Additional wellness and employee benefits
  • Why Topeka, Kansas?

Topeka offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and personal quality of life. With a low cost of living, short commute times, and welcoming neighborhoods, it's an ideal place for veterinary professionals looking to put down roots and enjoy a rewarding lifestyle.

Residents Enjoy

  • Affordable housing and cost of living
  • Family-friendly communities
  • Beautiful parks and outdoor recreation
  • Local restaurants, breweries, and entertainment
  • Excellent schools and community resources
  • Easy access to hiking, biking, and outdoor activities
  • Convenient proximity to Kansas City, just over an hour away
  • From professional sports and concerts to world-class dining and international travel, Kansas City provides big-city amenities while Topeka maintains the comfort and sense of community that make it such a desirable place to live and work.
  • Shape the Next Chapter of Family Pet Hospital

If you're searching for a leadership position and want the opportunity to lead a respected hospital, mentor a talented team, and influence the future of veterinary care in your community, we'd love to hear from you!

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will guide the hospital's medical vision, clinical standards, and treatment protocols while mentoring veterinary staff. They will also collaborate with leadership on strategic growth initiatives and foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent) degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Kansas. Strong clinical, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills are required, along with a passion for mentoring and team development.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Pet Hospital (Topeka, KS) - Medical Director at Western Veterinary Partners a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 101 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Kansas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$270k (56 salary observations; 320 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,462 salary observations; 55,655 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).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.5
Better work-life than 90% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Topeka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Topeka, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.