What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Specialty Regional Medical Director position at Lakefield Veterinary Group?
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Regional / Multi-State Territory
Travel Requirement: Extensive regional travel required (50–75%)
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary veterinary specialist or emergency doctor to join our leadership team as a Regional Medical Director. This role provides strategic medical leadership and mentorship across a network of specialty and emergency hospitals within an assigned region.
The ideal candidate is a board-certified veterinary specialist or highly experienced emergency veterinarian with a passion for clinical excellence, doctor development, and advancing specialty medicine standards across multiple hospitals. This position combines medical leadership, mentorship, operational partnership, and relationship building, with regular travel to hospitals throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities
This is an opportunity for a respected veterinary specialist or emergency doctor to expand their impact beyond clinical practice and help elevate specialty care. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians and leaders dedicated to advancing patient care, mentorship, and hospital excellence.
To apply, please submit your CV and letter of interest to lmahlum@bridgetownvet.com
About Lakefield Veterinary Group
We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people. We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support, resources, and strategic leadership that allow teams to thrive. As we grow, we remain committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.
Our Values
Our culture is built on five core values that guide us in the way we work:
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Location: Regional / Multi-State Territory
Travel Requirement: Extensive regional travel required (50–75%)
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary veterinary specialist or emergency doctor to join our leadership team as a Regional Medical Director. This role provides strategic medical leadership and mentorship across a network of specialty and emergency hospitals within an assigned region.
The ideal candidate is a board-certified veterinary specialist or highly experienced emergency veterinarian with a passion for clinical excellence, doctor development, and advancing specialty medicine standards across multiple hospitals. This position combines medical leadership, mentorship, operational partnership, and relationship building, with regular travel to hospitals throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical leadership and oversight for specialty and emergency hospitals across the region
- Partner with hospital leadership teams to support high-quality patient care and clinical excellence
- Mentor and coach specialists, emergency clinicians and interns
- Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development of veterinarians
- Drive consistency in medical protocols, quality standards, and best practices
- Collaborate with operations leadership on strategic growth initiatives and hospital performance
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable culture across hospitals
- Serve as a clinical resource for complex case discussions and medical decision-making
- Support continuing education initiatives and advancement of specialty and emergency services
- Travel regularly throughout the assigned territory to provide on-site leadership and support
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
- Board certification preferred, Experienced emergency veterinarian, Completion of an Internship
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
- Prior leadership, mentorship, or medical director experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, collaboration, and team development
- Ability to lead across multiple hospitals and build strong relationships with clinicians and staff
- Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in assigned region preferred
- Comfortable with frequent travel and overnight stays as needed
- Competitive compensation package with leadership incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and CE allowance
- Professional dues and license reimbursement
- Collaborative leadership environment with strong operational support
- Opportunity to shape the future of specialty and emergency veterinary medicine across a growing network
This is an opportunity for a respected veterinary specialist or emergency doctor to expand their impact beyond clinical practice and help elevate specialty care. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians and leaders dedicated to advancing patient care, mentorship, and hospital excellence.
To apply, please submit your CV and letter of interest to lmahlum@bridgetownvet.com
About Lakefield Veterinary Group
We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people. We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support, resources, and strategic leadership that allow teams to thrive. As we grow, we remain committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.
Our Values
Our culture is built on five core values that guide us in the way we work:
- Respect
- Learning
- Do the right thing
- Wow service
- Fun
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.