Regional Veterinarian Medical Director
Alliance Animal Health
We’re seeking an experienced Regional Medical Director to provide medical leadership and clinical support to two of our Southern Illinois practices:
Lakeside Veterinary Hospital – Carbondale, IL
Central Hospital for Animals – Herrin, IL
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who wants to continue practicing medicine while taking on a larger role in mentoring doctors, strengthening clinical teams, and helping shape the future of both hospitals.
The Regional Medical Director will partner closely with hospital and regional leadership to support medical excellence, doctor development, and continued growth across both practices.
For the right veterinarian, this opportunity also includes a pathway to partnership/ownership at both hospitals, offering the ability to make a long-term impact while sharing in the success of the practices.
What You’ll Do
- Provide medical leadership and support across both hospital teams
- Continue practicing clinical medicine while serving as a trusted resource for fellow veterinarians
- Mentor and develop associate veterinarians, including early-career DVMs
- Support clinical growth in areas such as surgery, diagnostics, case management, and overall quality of medicine
- Partner with practice and regional leadership to identify opportunities for continued hospital growth
- Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing culture
- Help drive consistency in quality of care while respecting the individuality and medical autonomy of each hospital
- Support doctor engagement, development, and retention across both practices
What We Offer
- Partnership/Ownership Opportunities at Both Practices
- Additional Medical Director compensation may apply
- Production-based earning potential
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical autonomy
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability coverage, 401(k), life and supplemental insurance
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personal pet care discounts
- DVM Mentor Network
- Paid CE allowance and professional dues
- Current Illinois veterinary license or ability to obtain
- 5+ years of clinical experience as a veterinarian preferred
- Strong clinical and surgical skills with confidence in general practice medicine
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience strongly preferred
- Natural leader who enjoys teaching, coaching, and developing other veterinarians
- Highly organized with the ability to balance clinical and leadership responsibilities
- Collaborative approach to working with both medical and operational leadership
- Interest in long-term partnership and helping grow two established veterinary practices
This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who is ready to take the next step in their career - combining clinical medicine, leadership, mentorship, and ownership while supporting two established practices in Southern Illinois.
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
Compensation is around $160,000, with flexibility based on experience, qualifications, schedule, and compensation structure. Compensation is subject to change based on the applicable candidate.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job, and more, please visit the Alliance Animal Health Additional Job Description Details page.
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Full-Time • Partnership Opportunities at Both Practices • $80,000 Sign-On Bonus • Medical Leadership
Alliance Animal Health is a fast-growing veterinary organization that operates as a business partner to veterinary practices across the U.S. We make it easier for our practices by providing business solutions, talent acquisition, marketing, human resources, finance, and operational support. This enables our veterinarians to maintain their passion for medicine and focus on providing incredible care for animals.
Our Core Values are quite literally written with PETS in mind: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service.
We trust our doctor partners with the decision-making skills to choose what’s best for their practices while customizing the support around them. Our veterinarians maintain medical autonomy, allowing each of our hospitals to preserve the culture and individuality that make them unique.
Regional Veterinarian Medical Director
Alliance Animal Health
We’re seeking an experienced Regional Medical Director to provide medical leadership and clinical support to two of our Southern Illinois practices:
Lakeside Veterinary Hospital – Carbondale, IL
Central Hospital for Animals – Herrin, IL
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who wants to continue practicing medicine while taking on a larger role in mentoring doctors, strengthening clinical teams, and helping shape the future of both hospitals.
The Regional Medical Director will partner closely with hospital and regional leadership to support medical excellence, doctor development, and continued growth across both practices.
For the right veterinarian, this opportunity also includes a pathway to partnership/ownership at both hospitals, offering the ability to make a long-term impact while sharing in the success of the practices.
What You’ll Do
- Provide medical leadership and support across both hospital teams
- Continue practicing clinical medicine while serving as a trusted resource for fellow veterinarians
- Mentor and develop associate veterinarians, including early-career DVMs
- Support clinical growth in areas such as surgery, diagnostics, case management, and overall quality of medicine
- Partner with practice and regional leadership to identify opportunities for continued hospital growth
- Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing culture
- Help drive consistency in quality of care while respecting the individuality and medical autonomy of each hospital
- Support doctor engagement, development, and retention across both practices
What We Offer
- Partnership/Ownership Opportunities at Both Practices
- Additional Medical Director compensation may apply
- Production-based earning potential
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical autonomy
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability coverage, 401(k), life and supplemental insurance
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personal pet care discounts
- DVM Mentor Network
- Paid CE allowance and professional dues
- Current Illinois veterinary license or ability to obtain
- 5+ years of clinical experience as a veterinarian preferred
- Strong clinical and surgical skills with confidence in general practice medicine
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience strongly preferred
- Natural leader who enjoys teaching, coaching, and developing other veterinarians
- Highly organized with the ability to balance clinical and leadership responsibilities
- Collaborative approach to working with both medical and operational leadership
- Interest in long-term partnership and helping grow two established veterinary practices
This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who is ready to take the next step in their career - combining clinical medicine, leadership, mentorship, and ownership while supporting two established practices in Southern Illinois.
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
Compensation is around $160,000, with flexibility based on experience, qualifications, schedule, and compensation structure. Compensation is subject to change based on the applicable candidate.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job, and more, please visit the Alliance Animal Health Additional Job Description Details page.
#IND3
Full-Time • Partnership Opportunities at Both Practices • $80,000 Sign-On Bonus • Medical Leadership
Alliance Animal Health is a fast-growing veterinary organization that operates as a business partner to veterinary practices across the U.S. We make it easier for our practices by providing business solutions, talent acquisition, marketing, human resources, finance, and operational support. This enables our veterinarians to maintain their passion for medicine and focus on providing incredible care for animals.
Our Core Values are quite literally written with PETS in mind: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service.
We trust our doctor partners with the decision-making skills to choose what’s best for their practices while customizing the support around them. Our veterinarians maintain medical autonomy, allowing each of our hospitals to preserve the culture and individuality that make them unique.
Associate Veterinarian | Mentorship Opportunities
Alliance Animal Health
Position Overview: As a General Practice Veterinarian at Lakeside Veterinary Hospital, you will have the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload and work side-by-side with a compassionate team of professionals. We empower our DVMs to practice medicine in a way that aligns with their individual styles, ensuring that you can serve our clients and their pets to the best of your abilities.
We value our team and are looking for a veterinarian who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals and their owners. If you're a skilled DVM looking for a place to grow professionally in a supportive and collaborative environment, Lakeside Veterinary Hospital is the ideal place for you!
We're Looking For:
- Full-Time Veterinarian for day shifts
- Compassionate, team-oriented, and strong communicator
- Proficient in general medicine and surgery
- Experience preferred, but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!
What We Offer:
- SIGNING BONUS UP TO $100,000!
- Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities and state-of-the-art equipment including CT, radiology, ultrasonography, and more
- Medical Autonomy to practice medicine your way
- Flexible Scheduling to ensure a great work-life balance
- Full Benefits including PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, and pet care discounts
- Competitive Compensation
- DVM Mentor Network for continuous professional development
- Paid Continuing Education (CE) Allowance & Professional Dues
- Generous Sign-On Bonus, Relocation Assistance, and Student Loan Aid
- A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
- Active Veterinary State License
- USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
Total compensation is individualized based on experience, schedule (full-time or part-time), location, and production. Compensation may include base salary, production incentives, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and other applicable benefits and incentives. Total compensation package for the first year might range from $110,000-$180,000+.
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.
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Full Time Associate Veterinarian | Signing Bonus up to $100K | $110,000 Starting Salary | Mentorship Opportunities
Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital, a well-established 3-doctor practice in Carbondale, IL, is seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our mission-driven team. We offer comprehensive hospital care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, radiology, ultrasonography, and CT.
Our practice is committed to integrity, service, and excellence, providing the highest level of care through advanced, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. With access to the latest technology, you’ll have everything you need to handle a variety of emergency cases with confidence.
- CT Machine, Ultrasound, and X-ray – Advanced imaging for accurate, timely diagnostics.
- In-House Labs – Chemistry and hematology analyzer, blood gases, and more to support quick decision-making.
Learn More About Our Hospital!
Carbondale, Illinois offers an ideal setting for a healthy work-life balance, featuring excellent schools and abundant outdoor activities. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or someone who enjoys a tight-knit community, Carbondale provides the perfect balance between rural charm and city convenience.
- 2 hours from St. Louis, MO
- 3 hours from Nashville, TN
- 3.5 hours from Louisville, KY