Clinical Medical Director - Chicago, IL | Sploot Veterinary Care

Step Into Leadership. Shape the Future of Vet Medicine.

Are you ready to take the next big step in your veterinary career? Sploot Veterinary Care is on a mission to revolutionize Primary & Urgent Care, and we need a strong leader to drive that change in Chicago, IL.

As our Clinical Medical Director, you won’t just practice gold-standard medicine—you’ll lead the charge, mentor a high-performing team, and have the autonomy to shape the culture and success of our clinics. If you’re a natural leader, passionate about progressive veterinary care, and eager to build something meaningful, this is your moment.

Get To Know Us

At Sploot, we don’t just talk about work-life balance, mentorship, and innovation—we live it.

• Be a Leader from Day One – Your vision, your team, your impact.


• Practice at the Top of Your Game – No compromises on patient care, ever.


• Work with a High-Caliber Team – 3:1 support staff ratio, fully trained & ready.


• Grow Beyond the Exam Room – Drive strategy, operations, and clinic success.


• No Overnights, No On-Call – A schedule that actually respects your time.

What You’ll Do

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


• Drive Clinical Excellence – Implement protocols, oversee quality assurance, and ensure every patient gets top-tier care.


• Mentor & Develop Your Team – Coach, train, and empower veterinarians and nurses to grow in their careers.


• Shape the Culture – Foster a collaborative, supportive environment where both pets and people thrive.


• Help Scale a Modern Veterinary Model – Influence how Sploot expands in Illinois and beyond.

Who You Are

• 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 If You Have:

• Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine experience


• Experience in dentistry or surgery


• Experience launching or scaling a veterinary clinic

What We Provide

• $145,000–$200,000+ compensation package


• Sign-on & Relocation Bonuses


• Generous PTO & 12 weeks paid parental leave (because life is more than work)


• Unlimited CE & $2,000 annual CE travel reimbursement


• Fully covered medical, dental, & vision insurance


• Generous pet care benefits


• All professional fees covered (licensing, memberships, liability—no stress)


• Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs + unlimited snacks


• Fun team events & Sploot swag

Ready to Lead? Let’s Talk.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the veterinary field while growing your own career in leadership. If you’re ready to step into a Medical Director role in Chicago that’s dynamic, fulfilling, and future-focused, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today, and let’s redefine vet care together.

According to Illinois state law, our company practices continuous hiring, ensuring equal opportunity employment and ongoing consideration for qualified candidates. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.