Regional Medical Director | Veterinary Urgent Care
Quick Summary
Supervise Lead Veterinarians across the region; at locations without a Lead Veterinarian, directly supervise staff veterinarians until that role is filled,
Serve as the primary point of contact for regional business operations, partnering directly with executive leadership on hospital performance, resourcing, and growth needs Evaluate hospital inventory,
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Supervise Lead Veterinarians across the region; at locations without a Lead Veterinarian, directly supervise staff veterinarians until that role is filled, then transition day-to-day
supervision to the Lead Veterinarian - →Establish development plans for all doctors and conduct formal annual performance reviews
- →Provide ongoing mentorship, coaching, and support to DVMs, especially new hires, to ensure strong onboarding and continuous professional growth
- →Conduct quarterly one-on-one meetings with each DVM to review production, professional goals, and overall wellbeing and career satisfaction
- →Participate in monthly doctor meetings to discuss workflow, medical standards, and updates needed to maintain the Scout standard of care
- →Lead by example with a commitment to professional growth, completing 30–40 hours of CE annually
- →Attend bi-weekly Lead DVM meetings
- →Attend and facilitate monthly DVM meetings
- →Participate in recommended leadership and professional development training
- →Attend regional strategic sessions and planning meetings
- →Clinical appointment of 1 shift a month rotating between locations under management
- Partner with Lead DVMs to conduct quarterly medical record audits and ensure adherence to Scout’s medical excellence standards
- Collaborate with Clinical Leadership to refine workflows, SOPs, and clinical best practices to ensure consistency across regional clinics
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including DEA requirements
- Oversee externship programs to ensure a structured and positive learning experience for students
- Represent Scout at Veterinary Colleges within the region to support recruitment and brand visibility
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regional business operations, partnering directly with executive leadership on hospital performance, resourcing, and growth needs
- Evaluate hospital inventory, recommended medications, and capital equipment needs, escalating investment decisions to executive leadership as appropriate
- Understand and interpret clinic P&L statements for the region, using those insights to inform staffing, growth, and operational decisions
- Support Lead DVMs and Hospital Directors in resolving client concerns with professionalism and empathy
- Participate in bi-weekly Lead DVM meetings to maintain alignment on standards of care, workflow efficiencies, and regional cross-location consistency
- Support Hospital Directors with escalated scheduling or staffing challenges that cannot be resolved at the hospital level; routine doctor scheduling and shift coverage are owned
by Hospital Directors - Participate in de novo projects as needed, partnering with executive leadership on medical integration for new locations
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) required
- 7+ years practicing veterinary medicine
- Experience as a Regional Medical Director, Medical Director, or similar leadership role
- Demonstrated experience managing business operations, including P&L analysis, staffing, and resource planning
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; able to synthesize multiple perspectives and drive alignment
- Strong collaborator who works effectively across diverse personalities and backgrounds
- Deep commitment to high medical standards and consistent delivery of quality care
- Ability to analyze and interpret practice financials, including P&L statements
- Demonstrated servant-leadership philosophy and commitment to supporting team wellbeing
- Comfortable operating with organizational ambiguity and adapting to evolving scope and structure as the company scales
What We Offer
~1 min readWe care... a lot. Founded by two veterinarians, Scout was built with an employee- and team-first philosophy. That means showing up for one another, putting in the work, and doing what’s right for our patients, clients, and teams.
We support our people with thoughtful onboarding, regular check-ins, continuing education, and the trust and flexibility to make sound decisions for the patients and teams in their care.
We’re building something meaningful and we’re doing it together. Whether you want to focus on your craft, help shape what’s next for Scout, or a little of both, you’ll find room here to grow, contribute, and make an impact.
If you’re looking for a place that values your voice, invests in your growth, and puts patients and people first, we’d love to talk. Come see what we’re building.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or requirements. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $180,000–$200,000 a year
- 31% below the $275,000 median for Physician jobs on Jobera (1,811 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 22 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 15, 2026
- First seen
- October 15, 2026
- Last seen
- November 6, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 21
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 34%
- Scored at
- November 6, 2026
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