Veterinary Specialty Regional Medical Director

Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Regional / Multi-State Territory
Travel Requirement: Extensive regional travel required (50–75%)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary veterinary specialist or emergency doctor to join our leadership team as a Regional Medical Director. This role provides strategic medical leadership and mentorship across a network of specialty and emergency hospitals within an assigned region.

The ideal candidate is a board-certified veterinary specialist or highly experienced emergency veterinarian with a passion for clinical excellence, doctor development, and advancing specialty medicine standards across multiple hospitals. This position combines medical leadership, mentorship, operational partnership, and relationship building, with regular travel to hospitals throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

Provide medical leadership and oversight for specialty and emergency hospitals across the region
Partner with hospital leadership teams to support high-quality patient care and clinical excellence
Mentor and coach specialists, emergency clinicians and interns
Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development of veterinarians
Drive consistency in medical protocols, quality standards, and best practices
Collaborate with operations leadership on strategic growth initiatives and hospital performance
Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable culture across hospitals
Serve as a clinical resource for complex case discussions and medical decision-making
Support continuing education initiatives and advancement of specialty and emergency services
Travel regularly throughout the assigned territory to provide on-site leadership and support

Qualifications

DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
Board certification preferred, Experienced emergency veterinarian, Completion of an Internship
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
Prior leadership, mentorship, or medical director experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated excellence in communication, collaboration, and team development
Ability to lead across multiple hospitals and build strong relationships with clinicians and staff
Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in assigned region preferred
Comfortable with frequent travel and overnight stays as needed

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package with leadership incentive opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and CE allowance
Professional dues and license reimbursement
Collaborative leadership environment with strong operational support
Opportunity to shape the future of specialty and emergency veterinary medicine across a growing network

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity for a respected veterinary specialist or emergency doctor to expand their impact beyond clinical practice and help elevate specialty care. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians and leaders dedicated to advancing patient care, mentorship, and hospital excellence.

To apply, please submit your CV and letter of interest to lmahlum@bridgetownvet.com

About Lakefield Veterinary Group

We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people. We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support, resources, and strategic leadership that allow teams to thrive. As we grow, we remain committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.

Our Values

Our culture is built on five core values that guide us in the way we work:

Respect
Learning
Do the right thing
Wow service
Fun

We expect all team members to actively demonstrate these values in their daily work and interactions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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