Veterinarian - Medical Director - Relocation Assistance Available
Listed compensation
$120k-$220k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Company Description
At PriorityPet, our goal is to make an impact on the health and wellness of pets in the community. In fact, our Core Values are (quite literally) written with PETS in mind: Passion, Engagement, Trust and Service. We pride ourselves on maintaining a culture of open communication and collaboration to deliver innovative solutions in today’s ever-changing veterinary environment.
PriorityPet is seeking a Veterinarian to help build and lead a new Urgent Care practice as its Medical Director.
This full-time opportunity requires a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited university, an active veterinary state license, and 3+ years of experience as a veterinarian. Immediate ownership/equity opportunities are available with no out-of-pocket cost.
Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of pets in the communities we serve. Guided by our core values—Passion, Engagement, Trust and Service—we foster open communication and collaboration across our growing network of Urgent Care practice
Job Description
Build a veterinary practice where you can deliver high-quality medicine, lead a collaborative team and shape the hospital culture. PriorityPet provides medical autonomy, business support and the resources to help you and your practice succeed.
Your Clinical Leadership Responsibilities
- Serve as Medical Director, delivering high-quality veterinary medicine with medical autonomy.
- Lead the hospital team and promote a positive clinic culture aligned with Alliance Animal Health’s core values.
- Communicate effectively and mentor other veterinarians in delivering high-quality care.
Practice Development and Support
We shape this hospital together. PriorityPet will work with you to build a brand-new hospital with state-of-the-art equipment to support patient care. You will help build the practice and establish its culture, supported by business solutions that allow you to focus on medicine and clinical leadership.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with generous performance bonuses
- Immediate ownership/equity opportunities with no out-of-pocket cost
- 100% employer-paid medical premiums
- Liability coverage, paid licensing/fees including DEA, CE allowance, employee assistance program and VIN membership
- Optional enrollment in Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company match, pet care discounts and more
- Student Loan and Relocation Assistance
- PTO, parental leave and company holiday package
- Flexible scheduling and no overnights, with an emphasis on work-life balance, mental health and life outside work
- DVM Mentor Network
Location Flexibility
This opportunity is posted in Rochester, Minnesota, but we offer flexibility in where the new hospital will be built. Tell us where you would like to build your practice.
Learn more about PriorityPet at prioritypeturgentcare.com.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent) from an accredited university, and an active veterinary state license
- 3+ Years of Veterinarian Experience
- Current DEA License/USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
Compassionate leader with the experience and willingness to manage a team and promote a positive clinic culture as it aligns with Alliance Animal Health’s core values
Effective communicator with a drive to provide the highest quality medicine and mentor other veterinarians to do so as well
Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com
Salary Range can vary from $120,000 to $220,000. Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as Medical Director for a new urgent care veterinary practice, delivering high-quality medicine with clinical autonomy. Build and lead the hospital team, shape a positive clinic culture, mentor veterinarians, and help develop the practice with support from the company.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $172k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$220k | Veterinary Medicine median $125k (middle half $119k–$131k)74 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$172k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Minnesota | 62 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Medical Director - Relocation Assistance Available at Alliance Animal Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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