Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.
Because life is better with pets.
We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.
With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:
- Local autonomy with national support
- Career mobility and development opportunities
- A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first
You care for pets. We care for you.
Position OverviewWest Gate Veterinary Hospital in Enterprise, AL is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director to join our pawsome team! If you're a furry friend fanatic with a heart for healing and a knack for nurturing, we want YOU! At West Gate we're not just a clinic, we're a family. With a mission to provide top‑notch care and endless tail wags, we're committed to keeping pets healthy, happy, and wagging their tails with joy!
From routine check‑ups to surgeries, we're here to make a difference in the lives of our furry companions and their beloved humans.
Expert veterinary care with a well‑equipped hospital including but not limited to:
- No after hours, on‑call or weekends
- New digital X‑ray, dental and ultrasound equipment
- Dedicated surgical suite
- Dedicated dental suite
- In‑House Diagnostic Lab
- On‑Site Pharmacy
The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The MD is also responsible for maintaining an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the MD holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and the overall management of practice operations.
The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to the administrative and leadership duties of the MD role. Effective MDs demonstrate strong work and professional ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold a high standard of patient care. They are part of the foundation upon which successful veterinary practices are built and directly impact and influence hospital culture and morale.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Lynsey Dolce at
Key Responsibilities- Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
- Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
- Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
- Works toward making various services work as one team
- In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory
- Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
- Sees patients and handles clinical practice
- Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
- Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
- Appropriately manages controlled drugs
- Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
- Conducts regular doctor meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
- Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
- Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions
- Develops medical policies
- Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
- Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate
- Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
- Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs
- Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
- Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance…
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