Dual-Site Medical Director – Modern, Full-Service Hospitals 🏥
Chattanooga, TN, Chattanooga, TN, 37421 atlasconsultancygroup.comOverview
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This hospital has an excellent reputation in the Chattanooga community, widely recognized for its high standard of care, as reflected in hundreds of five-star reviews. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art tools including onsite CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, advanced surgical suites, oxygen cages, transfusion capabilities, and 24/7 critical care monitoring.
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A long-established, AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dedicated Medical Director to provide clinical and strategic leadership across two full-service hospitals. This is a rare opportunity to step into a true leadership role within a respected, community-focused organization that has been delivering high-quality veterinary care for decades. These are state-of-the-art, companion-animal hospitals with a loyal client base, modern diagnostics, and strong support teams who take pride in delivering gold-standard medicine and an exceptional client experience. The practice is deeply committed to medical quality, team engagement, and long-term career development, with structured collaboration between the Medical Director, Practice Manager, and a wider operational support team. You’ll have the autonomy to shape medical standards, mentor associate veterinarians, and influence the future direction of both hospitals while still staying clinically active and connected to patients. This role would suit a veterinarian who enjoys leading by example, values communication and mentorship, and wants to balance clinical excellence with people leadership, business insight, and culture building. Work for an employer who respects your time, with a consistent 4-day work week and occasional Saturday support, you can have a truly rewarding career without sacrificing your work/life balance. In rewards for your efforts, you can expect an industry-leading benefits package with a competitive, guaranteed base salary + production, and bonuses, medical insurance, 401K with match, life insurance, CE, and generous PTO. Key Highlights: • Medical Director role overseeing two established, well-respected, AAHA-accredited hospitals • Blend of clinical practice, leadership, mentorship, and strategy • Highly experienced support staff and a team of dedicated Associate Veterinarians to help support you in your role • Strong operational and administrative support to allow you to focus on medicine and people • Diverse caseload of wellness, surgery, dentistry, advanced diagnostics, and internal medicine cases • Influence medical standards, workflows, and long-term hospital planning • Emphasis on client education, preventive care, and team engagement About You: • DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US • You hold (or are eligible for) a Veterinary State License in Tennessee • 4+ years’ experience as a practicing veterinarian • Prior leadership experience or a strong desire to move into a leadership role • Confident communicator who enjoys mentoring, collaboration, and driving standards Benefits: • Strong base salary + production + bonuses • No negative accrual • Sign-on Bonus • Medical insurance • 401K with company match • CE allowance + days to attend • Generous PTO allowance • Complimentary life insurance • Professional license fees and memberships paid • Short-term and long-term disability • Employee assistance program • Dental and Vision insurance • Employee discounts • Excellent career progression opportunities