Medical Director – Bowdon, Georgia
Location: Bowdon, Georgia
Schedule: Full-time | No Saturdays or Sundays | No on-call or after-hours responsibilities
Practice: Established multi-doctor small animal general practice
Salary: $150,000–$180,000 base salary + production
Sign-On Bonus
Additional Support: Relocation assistance + long-term incentive program
Experience: Experienced veterinarians | Previous leadership experience welcomed but not essential
Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) match, student loan assistance, PTO, holidays, mentorship, leadership support, and career development
About the Role
An established small animal veterinary practice in Bowdon, Georgia is seeking a Medical Director to lead a collaborative multi-doctor team while remaining actively involved in clinical medicine.
Offering a $150,000–$180,000 base salary plus production, a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and no negative accrual, this is an attractive opportunity for an experienced veterinarian ready to take on greater clinical leadership responsibility.
The position combines hands-on veterinary medicine with DVM mentorship, medical quality oversight, clinical protocol development, team development, recruitment, and practice growth.
The Medical Director will support and mentor a team of four veterinarians while partnering closely with experienced practice management and broader operational and medical leadership.
Previous leadership experience is welcomed, although experienced veterinarians who are ready to progress into their first formal Medical Director position are also encouraged to apply.
Importantly, the hospital is closed Saturdays and Sundays and has no on-call or after-hours requirements, providing a strong foundation for sustainable work-life balance.
About the Practice
Veterinarians manage a broad clinical caseload covering:
Preventive medicine
Internal medicine
Dentistry
Urgent care
Soft-tissue surgery
Emergency stabilization
Selected advanced procedures
The hospital is equipped with:
Digital radiography
Dental radiography
Ultrasound
In-house laboratory
Advanced anesthetic monitoring
Laser therapy
Fully equipped surgical suite
The practice also uses digital clinical support tools and a medical record system to help reduce administrative burden and allow veterinarians to focus more time on patient care.
Veterinarians benefit from a healthy doctor-to-technician ratio and an experienced support team, helping promote efficient workflows and collaborative case management.
The Medical Director will be joining a practice with established systems, an experienced team, and a strong clinical foundation, with the opportunity to influence its future medical direction and continued development.
Bowdon offers a relaxed, close-knit community setting with convenient access to Carrollton, providing additional restaurants, shopping, recreation, entertainment, and access to the University of West Georgia.
Responsibilities
Serve as the clinical and medical leader of the veterinary practice.
Maintain an active clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities.
Set and maintain high standards of medical quality and patient care.
Promote an excellent client experience throughout the hospital.
Mentor and support a collaborative team of four veterinarians.
Serve as a clinical resource for associate veterinarians.
Support veterinary students and developing clinicians where appropriate.
Establish and maintain clinical protocols and best practices.
Review existing medical processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Partner closely with the Hospital Manager on daily hospital priorities.
Contribute to team development, workflow planning, and staffing.
Support efficient utilization of veterinary technicians and clinical resources.
Help identify opportunities to expand veterinary services.
Contribute to the continued growth and development of the hospital.
Support and participate in veterinarian recruitment.
Assist with onboarding future veterinarians.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive clinical culture.
Encourage continuing education and professional development.
Support clinicians in developing their medical interests and capabilities.
Ensure appropriate clinical policies and standards are understood and followed.
Promote strong communication between veterinarians, technicians, management, and support staff.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and the local community.
Practice high-quality preventive, medical, dental, surgical, and urgent care medicine.
Maintain accurate and timely patient medical records.
Uphold appropriate professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
Candidate Profile
Candidates should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent veterinary qualification and possess, or be eligible to obtain, an active veterinary license in Georgia.
This position is designed for an experienced veterinarian who combines strong clinical capabilities with an interest in leadership, mentorship, and team development.
Previous experience as a Medical Director, Lead Veterinarian, or other veterinary leader would be advantageous but is not essential.
Experienced clinicians who have already demonstrated informal leadership, mentoring, or team-development capabilities and are ready to take the next step are also encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate will be:
Approachable and collaborative
Confident in clinical decision-making
Supportive of colleagues
Comfortable mentoring other veterinarians
Interested in developing clinical standards
Able to balance medical leadership with active patient care
Strong in communication and relationship building
Motivated to positively influence practice culture
The successful veterinarian should enjoy practicing high-quality medicine while helping colleagues succeed and contributing to the long-term development of an established practice.
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers a $150,000–$180,000 base salary plus production, alongside a significant signing incentive and comprehensive professional benefits.
Benefits include:
$150,000–$180,000 base salary
Production-based compensation
No negative accrual
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Full-time employment
No Saturdays
No Sundays
No on-call responsibilities
No after-hours responsibilities
DVM long-term incentive cash program
Comprehensive benefits package
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Mental health and wellbeing resources
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Student loan assistance
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Tailored professional development programs
Veterinary mentorship
Career pathing
Leadership development
Support from experienced operational and medical leadership
Strong veterinary technician support
Modern clinical equipment
Established client base
Opportunity to shape future medical standards and services
The combination of senior-level compensation, signing support, no negative accrual, weekend closure, no on-call duties, and meaningful clinical leadership responsibility makes this a particularly attractive opportunity for an experienced veterinarian seeking career progression without sacrificing clinical medicine or personal time.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Veterinarian in Georgia looking to progress into a Medical Director position, or an established veterinary leader seeking a well-supported opportunity within an established practice, this could be an excellent next career move.
With a $150,000–$180,000 base salary plus production, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, no negative accrual, weekends off, no on-call requirements, comprehensive benefits, and dedicated leadership support, the role offers an excellent combination of compensation, influence, and work-life balance.
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Abi Webb - Senior Talent Partner
T: (404) 382-0164
E: abi@supreme-ss.com