Medical Director - DVM

Tyler, TX | Full-Time

Tyler Veterinary Center has been a trusted part of the Tyler, Texas community since 1992, providing high-quality small animal care with a strong emphasis on client relationships, teamwork, and thoughtful medicine. Our established hospital offers experienced support staff, modern equipment, and a collaborative environment where veterinarians are empowered to practice great medicine. We’re looking for a Medical Director who is excited to lead our clinical team, mentor fellow doctors, and help shape the future of a practice where quality care, balance, and culture truly matter.

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Practice type: Small Animal GP

Avg. daily patient volume: Steady, well-established caseload

Support staff ratio: Experienced technicians and dedicated CSR support

Case mix: Wellness, preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and same-day urgent care

Technology & equipment: Digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, laser therapy, and modern surgical and dental equipment

Team culture: Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented, with an emphasis on thoughtful medicine, mentorship, and work-life balance

The Medical Director (MD) serves as the clinical leader and medical voice of the practice, setting the standard for excellence in medical quality, exceptional patient care, positive client experiences, and a collaborative, high-performing team culture. As a trusted veterinarian within the community, the MD leads by example—delivering high-quality medicine, mentoring and developing associate doctors, and fostering an environment where quality, compassion, and teamwork thrive.

In alignment with Ameri Vet’s strategic vision for veterinary excellence, the MD balances hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, spending most of their time providing direct patient care while also guiding medical quality and supporting the professional growth of the veterinary team. In close partnership with the Practice Manager, the MD provides medical oversight of hospital operations and care delivery to ensure consistently exceptional outcomes for patients, clients, and team members, and achievement of performance metrics and business goals.

The Medical Director supervises the Associate and Partner doctors within the practice.

Set, model, and uphold medical quality standards for the practice , exemplifying excellence and delivering high-quality care in accordance with industry standards, Ameri Vet guidelines, and state practice acts.

Foster and sustain a positive, collaborative hospital culture in which:

• Patient care and safety always come first

• Team members are empowered to share their voice, solve problems, and contribute ideas

• The team works together to achieve hospital goals and deliver exceptional client and patient experiences

Coach, mentor, and manage veterinarians , ensuring they:

• Achieve and maintain clinical proficiency in medical and surgical care

• Demonstrate excellent client communication and education

• Complete thorough, timely, and accurate medical records

• Ensure appropriate and compliant charging for services and products

• Lead by example in supporting a positive hospital culture

• Receive regular coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and accountability as needed

• Drive continuous improvement in medical quality, patient outcomes, and client trust through case review, thoughtful use of clinical insights, and professional judgment

Evaluate, develop, and continuously improve clinical competency across the veterinary team , including doctors, relief doctors, veterinary assistants, and technicians, through direct…