Medical Director Veterinarian - Pulaski Veterinary Clinic
Listed compensation
Up to $150,000
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Medical Director Veterinarian | Pulaski Veterinary Clinic | Pulaski, WI
Pulaski Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced, collaborative Medical Director to lead our AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Pulaski, Wisconsin. This is an outstanding opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about high-quality medicine, mentorship, and practice growth while continuing to maintain an active clinical caseload.
As Medical Director, you'll partner closely with hospital leadership to foster a positive team culture, mentor fellow veterinarians, uphold medical excellence, and help shape the future of our growing practice. We're looking for a leader with a growth mindset who enjoys collaborating with others, developing teams, and driving continuous improvement while delivering exceptional patient care.
Our paperless, Monday–Friday hospital is committed to providing exceptional care for dogs and cats through a Fear Free approach, strong client relationships, and thoughtful, cost-conscious medicine. With advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and a highly utilized support team, you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented team while continuing to practice the medicine you enjoy.
- Core Competencies
- Medical Leadership
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventive Care & Wellness
- General Surgery
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Fear Free Patient Handling
- Diagnostic Interpretation
- Client Communication & Education
- Team Development & Mentorship
- Hospital Operations
- Practice Growth
- Relationship Building
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Collaboration
- Compassionate Patient Care
What We Offer
- Up to $150,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)
- Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual.
- Medical Director leadership stipend
- Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO with rollover
- Paid parental leave and bonding time
- Annual CE allowance plus CE days
- Leadership and professional development opportunities
- Paid professional dues and PLIT coverage
- 401(k) options
- Personal pet discounts
- Supportive Operations and Medical Leadership teams
- Collaborative and supportive hospital culture
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited veterinary school
- Active Wisconsin veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong medical and surgical skills
- Passion for mentoring and developing fellow veterinarians
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Collaborative leadership style with a growth mindset
- Commitment to progressive, evidence-based medicine
Why Pulaski?
Located just 20 minutes from Green Bay and 35 minutes from Appleton, Pulaski offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and convenient access to larger city amenities. Enjoy a welcoming community, affordable living, and an excellent quality of life in northeastern Wisconsin.
Join Our Team
If you're an experienced veterinarian looking to lead a collaborative team, practice progressive medicine, mentor future veterinarians, and help grow a thriving AAHA-accredited hospital, we'd love to connect.
Join Pulaski Veterinary Clinic and make a lasting impact on your team, your patients, and the Pulaski community while helping shape the future of our hospital.
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 lead the clinical team, mentor fellow veterinarians, and uphold medical excellence while maintaining an active clinical caseload. They will partner with hospital leadership to foster a positive culture, drive practice growth, and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 75% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,582 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $125k (middle half $115k–$130k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Wisconsin | 70 active | 3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 75% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 996 in the last 30 days | 502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director Veterinarian - Pulaski Veterinary Clinic at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,582 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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