Medical Director - Up to $100K Sign On Bonus | Ownership Opportunities
About the Role
Plum Creek Animal Medical Center is seeking a Medical Director Veterinarian to lead our established practice as we enter an exciting new chapter, including overseeing an upcoming hospital remodel that will help shape the future of our veterinary facility. Our compassion-driven culture promotes medical autonomy, allowing every Veterinarian to practice medicine on their own terms. Through our Partner Track program, this Medical Director opportunity also creates a pathway toward ownership while giving you the flexibility to invest in your veterinary interests and help shape the future of the practice.
About the Practice
Plum Creek Animal Medical Center is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 3-doctor veterinary practice with a nearby outpatient veterinary clinic. We are proud to be a 25-year AAHA-certified veterinary hospital serving the Crete community. Located a commutable distance from Chicago, our charming red barn setting offers a peaceful escape from city life while still keeping big-city amenities within easy reach.
Our veterinary team provides comprehensive care including wellness and preventive veterinary medicine, illness and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser therapy, in-house diagnostics, digital full-body and dental radiology, ultrasonography, acupuncture, and medical boarding.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
This Medical Director Veterinarian opportunity offers the chance to lead through transformation. Our upcoming veterinary hospital remodel will allow the incoming Medical Director to help guide the vision for our future clinical environment while working alongside an experienced veterinary team. Our limited-service outpatient clinic also gives every Veterinarian the opportunity for variety while sharing medical records and clients across both locations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the veterinary practice as Medical Director
- Oversee the upcoming hospital remodel and help shape the vision for the future clinical environment
- Practice medicine with full medical autonomy
- Work alongside an experienced veterinary team
- Provide comprehensive care including wellness, preventive medicine, illness and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser therapy, and other services
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
- Active Veterinary State License
- USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
- Full-time availability
- Compassionate team player with strong communication skills
- Proficient in general medicine and surgery
- Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Up to $100,000 sign-on bonus
- Opportunity to lead and oversee an exciting veterinary hospital remodel
- Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
- Medical autonomy to practice veterinary medicine your way
- Relocation assistance and student loan support
- Commuter stipend for gas and tolls
- Future ownership opportunities through Partner Track
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and pet care discounts
- Paid CE allowance and professional dues
- Strong DVM mentor network
Pay
Salary range: $100,000 to $200,000, determined by experience, qualifications, schedule, and compensation structure.
Location
Crete, Illinois — just outside Chicago, offering small-town charm with easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, and culture.