Clinic Medical Director

3–4 Days/Week | No Overnights | Step Into Leadership

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Sploot Veterinary Care is redefining primary and urgent care, and we’re seeking a strong clinical leader to help drive that work in Chicago.

As Clinic Medical Director, you’ll practice gold-standard medicine while leading and mentoring a high-performing medical team. You’ll have the autonomy to shape clinic culture, influence clinical standards, and contribute to the continued growth and success of our care model. If you’re a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who is passionate about modern veterinary medicine and building something meaningful, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What Makes Sploot Different

• Flexible 3–4 day workweek with 10–12 hour shifts + No overnights


• Highly skilled nursing team + up to 3:1 Nurse to DVM ratio


• Balanced mix of urgent care and wellness cases


• Strong pre-visit triage so you walk into the exam room prepared

What Makes You a Great Fit

• DVM/VMD degree (licensed and in good standing in Illinois)


• 5+ years of clinical experience, with leadership or mentorship experience


• Passion for team-building – You believe a great team makes great medicine


• Strong organizational & strategic skills – You’re comfortable making decisions and driving outcomes


• A visionary mindset – You’re excited about changing the status quo in veterinary care


• Bonus Points: experienced in and excited about surgeries and dentals

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the Lead Veterinarian on the clinic floor, setting the standard for patient care across the Sploot network


• Implement protocols, oversee quality assurance, and ensure every patient gets top-tier care


• Mentor, train, and empower veterinarians and nurses to grow in their careers 


• Foster a collaborative, supportive environment where both pets and people thrive


• Help Scale a Modern Veterinary Model – Influence how Sploot expands

The Perks of the Pack

• $150,000–$180,000 base salary, shift and experience dependent


• A competitive ProSal model with high production rate and no negative accrual


• Sign-on and relocation bonus to make joining Sploot even easier


• Unlimited CE + $2,000 annual travel reimbursement


• Employee Pet Benefits to make sure your furry friends are covered


• 100% employer-paid medical insurance


• 401(k) with 4% match


• Generous PTO, and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave


• Full coverage of licensing, liability, and professional memberships

Sploot is an equal opportunity employer and practices continuous hiring in accordance with Illinois state law. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

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