Veterinary Medical Director

Veterinary Medical Director

J Cumming Georgia USD133K- USD173K / Year

Lead and inspire veterinary teams as Area Chief of Staff in Sugar Hill, GA, with compensation up to $173,000. This leadership role suits a veterinarian who thrives on coaching clinicians, elevating medical quality, and shaping a high-performing, client-centered culture.

Hospital

• On-site diagnostics and imaging
• Surgery suite for general procedures, including routine spay/neuter
• Dental care capabilities for routine cleanings
• Diverse caseload including dogs, cats, and small/exotic mammals
• Predictable daytime and weekend hours, with convenient on-site parking
• Strong focus on client communication, community involvement, and consistent medical standards

Location

• Walkable downtown along West Broad Street with restaurants, boutiques, public art, and free events
• Entertainment venues including The Bowl amphitheater, the Eagle Theatre, and the E Center
• Excellent parks and trails such as E.E. Robinson Park, Gary Pirkle Park, and Sugar Hill Greenway trailheads
• Minutes to Lake Lanier for boating, beaches, and weekend recreation
• Served by Gwinnett County Public Schools, including Lanier and North Gwinnett clusters
• Easy access to I-85 and I-985; off-peak drives to downtown Atlanta are commonly around 40 minutes
• Year-round community calendar with festivals, farmers markets, and splash-pad activities
• Ongoing city investment in greenways, parks, and downtown improvements

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• Professional liability coverage
• Reimbursement for state (GA) and DEA licensing
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program and wellness resources
• Employee pet care discounts
• Predictable schedule with daytime and weekend shifts
• Leadership training and mentorship support for ongoing development

The Role

• Full-time leadership position overseeing and developing associate veterinarians across assigned hospitals in the local area, including the Sugar Hill location
• Champion a culture of quality and patient safety; ensure consistent standards of care and positive client experiences
• Conduct regular hospital visits and quality reviews; support compliance with state and federal regulations, including controlled substance and radiation safety
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and coach associate and locum veterinarians; implement engagement and retention strategies
• Guide clinical quality, client communication, efficiency, and case management among DVM teams
• Partner with practice leadership to manage medical equipment maintenance, calibration, and inventory
• Support a broad GP caseload: wellness, vaccinations, dentistry, general surgery (spay/neuter), diagnostics, and small/exotic mammals as comfortable
• Maintain limited clinical hours to model best practices and support hospital flow as needed

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program
• Active Georgia veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
• Eligibility for DEA registration
• Proven skills in general practice, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and communication abilities
• Comfort working with dogs and cats; experience with small/exotic mammals is a plus
• Authorization to work in the United States