Medical Director

Description Medical Director Good. Neighbor Animal Hospital Phoenix, AZ Opening March 2027 Full-Time | Small Animal Practice Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan repayment support, Medical Director stipend, and long-term incentive opportunities available. Help Build the Neighborhood Animal Health Team Phoenix Deserves At Good.

Neighbor Animal Hospital, we're building a neighborhood-centered animal hospital designed around a simple belief: when veterinary teams thrive, pets and families receive better care. As we prepare to open our first Phoenix hospital in March 2027, we're seeking a Medical Director who wants to build something meaningful from day one.

This is an opportunity to shape the culture, mentor a growing team, establish medical standards, and create a hospital that becomes a trusted part of the community. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who believes strong medicine, strong leadership, and a great life outside of work should exist together. Why This Opportunity Is Different As the founding Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Establish medical protocols and standards
• Partner in designing workflows and hospital operations
• Mentor and develop future veterinary talent
• Shape the client and team experience from day one
• Build a collaborative, accountable, and positive hospital culture
• Influence the long-term direction of a growing organization
• Help create the model for future Good. Neighbor hospitals Your leadership will directly impact the success of the hospital, the well-being of the team, and the quality of care delivered to Phoenix's pet families. The Role As Medical Director, you will:
• Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Lead by example in providing high-quality, evidence-based medicine
• Support, mentor, and develop associate veterinarians and support staff
• Ensure consistency in medical standards and patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to drive growth and operational excellence
• Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and teamwork
• Build meaningful, lasting relationships with clients and the community
• Help create a hospital where both patients and team members thrive We're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys leadership, values mentorship, and wants to play a meaningful role in building a lasting organization. Schedule Designed for Balance We believe great leadership requires balance, which is why our doctors work:
• 4 clinical days per week
• Only 1 Saturday every 4 weeks
• Predictable rotating schedules
• Dedicated leadership time as the hospital grows
• A fair and sustainable system that allows time for family, hobbies, travel, and recovery Benefits for You
• Competitive base salary and transparent production compensation model
• Medical Director stipend
• Long-term incentive opportunity
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
• Continuing education allowance
• Licensing, DEA, and professional membership reimbursement
• Leadership development and executive mentorship
• Opportunities for future multi-site and regional leadership roles
• No non-compete agreement Pet Benefits We care for the pets of the people who care for ours. Each employee receives coverage for two personal pets, including:
• Examinations
• Routine diagnostics
• Vaccinations
• Parasite prevention
• Heartworm prevention
• Purina maintenance diet Neighbor in Need Fund Every Good. Neighbor veterinarian receives a $2,500 annual "Neighbor in Need" stipend to help clients access care when finances become a barrier. No committee, no barriers, no guilt, just trust in your professional judgment to help pets receive the care they need. Practice Where You Belong If you're looking for the opportunity to lead, mentor, and build a hospital from the ground up while practicing exceptional medicine in a supportive environment, we invite you to join us. Strong medicine should feel human. Honest guidance should feel clear. A veterinary career should still leave room for a life. Apply today and help us build the animal health team every neighborhood deserves.