Regional Medical Director - Atlanta - Mission Pet Health

Your Impact as a Regional Medical Director

As a Regional Medical Director, you are the clinical standard‑bearer for your hospitals. Your primary responsibility is setting the highest standard of care and partnering with your doctor teams to achieve it. You will team with a Regional Operations Director to develop your veterinary teams, drive best medical practices, and lead your hospitals in the pursuit of excellence in client and patient care.

• Develop Your Doctor Teams: You'll work with all DVMs to set development plans, conduct formal reviews, and provide coaching to enhance their medical, surgical, and communication skills.
• Lead Medical Standards: You will lead monthly doctor meetings to discuss best practices, hospital workflows, and implement the Mission Pet Health standard of care.
• Recruit and Onboard Top Talent: You'll be a key leader in recruiting and onboarding new veterinarians to ensure your hospitals are fully staffed and supported.
• Partner for Operational Success: You will collaborate with your Regional Operations Director and doctor teams to resolve scheduling needs and prioritize medical equipment purchases.
• Be an Ambassador for Growth: You will supervise intern/extern programs and represent Mission Pet Health at veterinary colleges to build our future talent pipeline.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
• Current state licensure in good standing to practice.
• Experience managing multi‑site veterinary hospitals is required.
• Hospital ownership or previous Lead Veterinarian experience is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to present key data concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

As part of the Mission Pet Health leadership team, you are backed by the comprehensive resources of a larger network, allowing you to focus on empowering your teams and advancing medical excellence.

A competitive executive salary and annual bonus incentives designed to reward your regional performance.

Executive‑level coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Life Insurance.

Plan for your future with a 401(k) featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short‑Term Disability insurance.

Access dedicated continuing education resources (30–40 hours annually) and our Clinical Tracks Program to stay at the forefront of medicine.

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and collaborate with fellow field leaders to drive innovation.

Enjoy company‑paid Professional Liability Coverage and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world‑class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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