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 Clinic 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 & up to 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 Clinic 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.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $145,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits : - 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location : In person