Lead a small-animal team as Medical Director in Tyler, TX, with compensation up to $180,000. Shape medical standards, mentor doctors, and practice high-quality medicine in a respected, community-rooted hospital.
The Hospital
This long-established small-animal practice has served local pets for decades and is known for thoughtful medicine, a supportive culture, and loyal clients. The team offers full-spectrum general practice with same-day urgent care and the ability to stabilize emergencies when needed. Veterinarians are backed by experienced technicians and dedicated client service staff, ensuring a steady, well-managed caseload and sustainable workflows.
- Full-service care: wellness and preventive medicine, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, diagnostics, same-day urgent care, and emergency stabilization
- On-site capabilities: digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory diagnostics, modern surgical and dental equipment, laser therapy, oxygen/monitoring and IV support
- Collaborative, team-first environment with strong mentorship and an emphasis on work-life balance
Location
Tyler, TX blends career opportunity with East Texas charm and affordability. Known as the Rose Capital, it offers a vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and easy access to big-city amenities.
- Regional hub for healthcare and education with stable major employers
- Home to the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden and the annual Texas Rose Festival
- Nearby outdoor escapes: Tyler State Park, local lakes, arboretum spaces, and the 85-acre Caldwell Zoo
- Active arts and culture scene including touring performances and a local art museum
- Affordable cost of living compared with national averages
- Approximately 100 miles to Dallas/Fort Worth and served by Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
- Local higher-education presence with UT Tyler and Tyler Junior College
Benefits
- Competitive Medical Director compensation with production bonus
- Long-term incentive cash program tied to production
- No negative accrual
- Transparent production metrics and operational support
- Generous continuing education allowance
- Paid professional licenses and dues
- Student loan assistance available
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
- Mentorship and leadership development
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available
The Role
- Serve as the clinical leader, setting and upholding medical quality standards and championing exceptional patient and client care
- Mentor and develop associate veterinarians through coaching, case review, and regular doctor meetings
- Balance leadership with hands-on clinical work, maintaining a robust patient caseload
- Guide protocols for preventive care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, urgent care, and emergency stabilization
- Partner with practice leadership to optimize scheduling, clinical workflows, and team utilization
- Support accurate, timely medical records and clear client communication
- Oversee appropriate medical equipment use and maintenance, and support regulatory compliance (including radiation safety and controlled substances)
- Collaborate on inventory management, budgeting priorities, and hospital initiatives
- Engage with the local community through education and outreach
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of veterinary team members
Requirements
- DVM/VMD (or equivalent) from an accredited program
- Active license to practice veterinary medicine in Texas (or eligibility to obtain)
- Active DEA registration and Texas controlled substance authorization (or eligibility to obtain)
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience; prior leadership or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and team collaboration skills
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