What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian Clinic Director, Low-Cost Vet Clinic (Assistant Veterinary Medical Director) position at South Suburban Humane Society?
Title and Department: Veterinarian Clinic Director, Low-Cost Vet Clinic
Reports to: Medical Director
Direct Reports: Veterinarians
Hours: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Onsite at our Animal Resource Campus: 21800 Central Avenue, Matteson, IL 60422
Role Summary
The DVM Clinic Director plays a central leadership role in delivering exceptional veterinary care while guiding a high-performing clinical team. This position blends hands-on medicine with operational oversight, ensuring that patients receive outstanding care and clients feel supported, informed, and valued. The ideal candidate is a skilled clinician, a confident leader, and a collaborative partner in driving the clinic’s medical and operational excellence.
Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Client Service
- Build and maintain strong, trusting client relationships.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of small animal cases.
- Perform dental procedures with proficiency.
- Conduct general wellness exams and perform routine soft tissue surgeries.
- Maintain exceptional standards of client communication and patient care.
- Utilize and guide an experienced support staff to ensure efficient, compassionate care.
- Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Clinical Leadership & Quality of Care
- Establish and uphold high medical standards, protocols, and procedures.
- Manage and observe any onsite training, such as Veterinary Technician Certification requirements.
- Provide mentorship, training, and clinical guidance to veterinarians.
- Manage complex medical cases and oversee treatment planning.
- Stay up to date with new studies, best practices, and research.
- Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations, ethical standards, and industry best practices.
Operations & Management
- Oversee daily clinic operations in partnership with management staff.
- Manage veterinary staff performance and professional development.
- Address and resolve client concerns and complex service issues.
Business & Financial Acumen
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support clinic success.
- Participate in all external partnership opportunities.
- Participate in strategic planning and identify opportunities for new services.
Team & Culture
- Foster a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
- Lead hiring, interviewing, coaching, and disciplinary processes for veterinary staff.
- Model professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited program.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Illinois.
- Minimum five years of experience preferred.
- Proficiency in dental procedures required.
- Experience with small-animal medicine and soft-tissue surgery is required.
- High-volume practice experience preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse client population.
- Strong motivation, curiosity, and commitment to ongoing learning.
- Demonstrated ethics, integrity, and sound clinical judgment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual candidates are a plus.
What’s In It for You
- Competitive salary
- Relocation support eligibility
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- CE allowance
- Licensing dues and professional liability insurance covered
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Relocation assistanceSchedule
- Negotiable Schedule
- 8–10 hour shifts
- Monday - Friday 8am–5pm
- Weekends as needed
About South Suburban Humane Society
The South Suburban Humane Society (SSHS) is committed to creating a better world for pets and the people who love them.SSHS was incorporated in 1970 as a small group of volunteers who brought homeless pets into their homes and worked to find them permanent homes. From those humble origins, we grew into a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization operating a 19,000-square-foot animal resource campus in Matteson, IL, that takes in more than 4,000 pets annually, along with a shelter, a Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic, a Low-Cost Veterinary Services Clinic, and a variety of far-reaching community services. The SSHS annually impacts 20,000 pets and the people who love them through these programs.
Pay: $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Doctorate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $160,000