Medical Director Veterinarian- Brown Animal Hospital
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Medical Director Veterinarian- Brown Animal Hospital | Peoria, Illinois
Lead with Purpose. Practice Surgery. Grow a Thriving Hospital.
Brown Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative Medical Director Veterinarian to lead our AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Peoria, Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys surgery, mentoring others, practicing high-quality medicine, and helping grow a well-established hospital.
We're looking for a leader with a growth mindset, someone who is passionate about building strong client relationships, developing team members, expanding medical and surgical services, and creating an exceptional experience for both clients and patients.
As Medical Director, you'll partner closely with hospital leadership to guide the medical direction of the practice while continuing to practice medicine alongside a collaborative and supportive team.
What You'll Do
- Provide medical leadership while maintaining an active clinical caseload
- Perform routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries
- Mentor and support associate veterinarians and support staff
- Promote medical excellence and uphold standards of patient care
- Partner with hospital leadership to support hospital growth and strategic initiatives
- Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing culture
- Build lasting relationships with clients and the surrounding community
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited veterinary school
- Active (or eligible) Illinois veterinary license
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong soft tissue surgical skills
- Passion for coaching, collaboration, and team development
- Growth mindset with a desire to help expand the practice
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to progressive, evidence-based medicine
Core Competencies
- Veterinary Leadership
- Medical Director
- Small Animal Medicine
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Preventive Medicine
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Diagnostic Medicine
- Client Communication
- Team Development & Mentorship
- Hospital Operations
- Practice Growth
- Strategic Leadership
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Collaboration
- Medical Quality & Standards of Care
What We Offer
- Up to $150,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)
- Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual.
- Medical Director stipend
- Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO with rollover
- Paid parental leave and bonding time
- Annual CE allowance plus CE days
- Leadership development opportunities
- Professional development assistance
- Paid professional dues and PLIT coverage
- Structured mentorship and leadership support
- 401(k) options
- Personal pet discounts
- Supportive Operations and Medical Leadership teams
Why Peoria?
Peoria offers the perfect blend of affordability, outdoor recreation, and professional opportunity. With a low cost of living, vibrant riverfront, excellent parks and trails, and a welcoming community, Peoria provides an outstanding quality of life while allowing you to make a meaningful impact in a growing veterinary practice.
Illinois Pay Range $125,000 - $150,000 USD
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About Brown Animal Hospital
Brown Animal Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited companion animal practice serving the Peoria community for decades. Our hospital provides comprehensive wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and preventive care while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture centered around exceptional patient care.
We believe in continuous learning, collaboration, and providing our doctors with the resources and autonomy needed to practice their best medicine.
Join Our Team
If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for the opportunity to lead a collaborative team, perform surgery, mentor fellow doctors, and help grow a thriving AAHA-accredited practice, we'd love to connect.
Join Brown Animal Hospital and help shape the future of our hospital while making a lasting impact on pets, clients, your team, and the Peoria community
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.
Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
From Western Veterinary Partners's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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