Veterinarian - Medical Director

Veterinarian – Medical Director – General Practice & Urgent Care
📍Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital - Wildwood: 18962 MO-100, Wildwood, MO 63069 

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Medical Director to lead our Wildwood location, guiding clinical excellence while providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to companion animals, including cats and dogs.

Lead With Purpose. Practice With Autonomy. Build What’s Next.

• Compensation: $150,000–$258,000 total earning potential (ProSal with no negative accrual)
• Bonus: up to $50,000
• Annual Medical Director Stipend
• Schedule: Full-time with flexible options. Choose from 6-hour or 12-hour shifts (8am–2pm, 2pm–8pm, or 8am–8pm). No on-call or after-hours responsibilities. Hours of operation: Monday–Sunday, 8am–8pm.

When you join our team, you’ll be supported both at work and at home with: 

• Work-Life Balance & Flexible Scheduling. Leaders deserve balance, too.
• Strong Tech-to-Doctor Ratio. Highly trained support staff to maximize efficiency and allow you to focus on medicine.
• Collaborative, Supportive Team. Work alongside 16 experienced doctors across three locations, giving you the chance to learn, grow, and collaborate. Our team thrives on knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and teamwork to deliver the highest level of care.
• Diverse Case Exposure. Gain experience in both general practice and urgent care, empowering you to practice high-quality medicine with confidence and autonomy.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 3.5% employer match
• Generous PTO
• CE allowance
• State Licensing, DEA, AVMA-PLIT, and membership dues covered
• Relocation assistance
• Uniform allowance, Pet care discounts
• Partnership Opportunities: Looking to take the next step in your career? Our buy-in program offers ownership benefits while allowing you to maintain clinical autonomy.

About Us: Since opening our Wildwood location in 2000, Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital has grown into a respected three-location network serving the St. Louis community, with our Manchester and Kirkwood hospitals opening in Fall 2023. Our continued growth reflects both strong community demand and our commitment to progressive, high-quality medicine. We operate as a General Practice and Urgent Care hybrid, providing advanced care for canine, feline, reptile, and pocket pet patients. As an AAHA-accredited practice, we uphold the highest medical standards and continuously invest in state-of-the-art equipment and technology to support exceptional patient outcomes.

Our hospitals are built around collaboration, efficiency, and clinical excellence. With a strong technician-to-doctor ratio and highly trained support teams, our veterinarians are empowered to focus on medicine — not administrative burden. Across all three locations, our culture prioritizes mentorship, shared case discussions, and continuous improvement.

As Medical Director, you’ll step into a well-established, growth-oriented environment where you can elevate standards, mentor doctors, and help shape the future direction of a thriving multi-location practice.

Location: Wildwood, Missouri – Located in western St. Louis County, Wildwood offers the perfect blend of peaceful, scenic living and convenient access to the city. Just 30–40 minutes from downtown St. Louis, this highly desirable community is known for its beautiful wooded landscapes, miles of hiking and biking trails, Babler State Park, and Rockwoods Reservation. With top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to Chesterfield, Clayton, and all that St. Louis has to offer — including professional sports, dining, and entertainment providing the ideal balance of outdoor lifestyle, strong community feel, and metropolitan accessibility.

Responsibilities: 

• Establish and uphold medical standards across GP & Urgent Care services
• Mentor and develop associate veterinarians
• Lead case discussions and promote collaborative medicine
• Partner with hospital leadership on growth, recruiting, and strategic planning
• Foster a positive, high-accountability, team-driven culture
• Maintain a clinical presence with a customizable schedule

Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college
• Active Missouri veterinary license in good standing
• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience strongly preferred

Let’s Connect! If you're ready to join a high-performing, forward-thinking veterinary team with partnership potential, we’d love to meet you! Apply now for more information! Visit our Website | Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @foxcreekvh

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.