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Description & Requirements
Lead a Well-Established Hospital - Now Hiring a Medical Director at Doddridge Animal Clinic
Career growth • Multi-doctor team • Beautiful and modern facility
Doddridge Animal Clinic in Corpus Christi, TX, is seeking a compassionate, experienced veterinarian to step into the role of Medical Director. With over 80 years of combined experience and strong ties to the community, our well-established, multi-doctor practice is ready for a leader who is passionate about patient care, team development, and operational excellence. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, guiding clinical standards, and staying hands-on with cases.
Why Step Into Leadership at Doddridge?
At Doddridge, we don’t just practice medicine – we lead with integrity and support one another like family. Our Medical Director will play a key role in upholding and advancing the high standards already in place, working closely with an experienced team in a low-turnover, high-morale environment. Our culture is laid-back, yet structured, and many of our staff members have been with us for over a decade, including our well-loved and highly respected hospital manager who has been with Doddridge for 13 years! That loyalty says it all!
Our Beautiful, Modern Facility Includes:
- Six exam rooms plus one comfort/consult room
- Separate surgery and dental suites
- Spacious treatment area with four tables
- Dedicated breakroom and private doctor’s office
- Ample cage space for surgical and hospitalized patients
Equipment:
- Newer ultrasound machine (less than 5 years old)
- Modern dental suite with high-speed drill and suction
- Digital radiography
- Comprehensive in-house labs including chemistry, CBC, urinalysis, and CetaVue
- And much more to support high-quality patient care!
- Provide leadership and mentorship to our veterinary team
- Set the medical vision for the hospital in collaboration with the practice manager
- Maintain a high standard of care across all services
- Guide new graduates and support ongoing CE for all doctors
- Estimated Time Allocation: 90% Clinical Practice, 10% Admin & Managing Duties
- Highly competitive base salary and production bonuses (high earning potential)
- Lucrative sign-on bonus
- Leadership bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
- Generous PTO to support a strong work-life balance
- Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
- CE allowance, CE days
- 401(k) with company match
- Licensure dues/fees & PLIT
- 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays
- No emergency or on-call shifts
- Career advancement with leadership development support
Live where others vacation. Enjoy stunning beaches, endless outdoor activities, and a welcoming community – all with the convenience of a mid-sized city. Corpus Christi offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with plenty of dining, cultural events, and recreational options just minutes from your doorstep.
Ready to lead the way? If you’re an experienced veterinarian looking to step into a leadership role where your voice is valued and your impact is tangible, we’d love to meet you. Let’s build the future of Doddridge Animal Clinic—together.