PetVet Care Centers
South Sacramento Pet Hospital Medical Director
PetVet Care Centers, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
South Sacramento Pet Hospital Medical Director – PetVet Care Centers
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and report directly to the Regional Manager.
Hospital Overview South Sacramento Pet Hospital has been providing veterinary services to the Sacramento area and surrounding communities for over 60 years. Our skilled and compassionate veterinarians provide urgent and emergency care as well as comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to cats and dogs in the Sacramento area. It is our mission to provide state of the art medical care with compassion and exceptional service to our clients.
Compensation and Benefits Overview
Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000
Medical Director stipend
No negative accrual and no non-compete!
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible schedule options
Employee pet care discounts
Full benefits package, including but not limited to: quality health, dental, vision, disability, liability insurance, 401k with company contribution, including reimbursement and time off for CE & license fees and more.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Lindsay Aimar at laimar@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at petvetcareers.com
Essential Functions
Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
Works toward making various services work as one team
In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory
Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
Sees patients and handles clinical practice
Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
Appropriately manages controlled drugs
Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
Conducts regular doctor meetings
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
Administration duties
Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions
Schedules staff at the hospital to meet practice needs
Develops medical policies
Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
Leading by example
Holds licensure in good standing to practice and maintains all required licenses with timely renewals
Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate
Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
Development of the practice
Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs
Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and works with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results
Helps identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions (locum)
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
Qualifications
Doctor in Veterinary Medicine Degree
3+ years of clinical experience
Prior experience in leadership or management preferred
Pay Range $200,000—$225,000 USD
At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.
Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.
You care for pets. We care for you.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
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Hospital Overview South Sacramento Pet Hospital has been providing veterinary services to the Sacramento area and surrounding communities for over 60 years. Our skilled and compassionate veterinarians provide urgent and emergency care as well as comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to cats and dogs in the Sacramento area. It is our mission to provide state of the art medical care with compassion and exceptional service to our clients.
Compensation and Benefits Overview
Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000
Medical Director stipend
No negative accrual and no non-compete!
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible schedule options
Employee pet care discounts
Full benefits package, including but not limited to: quality health, dental, vision, disability, liability insurance, 401k with company contribution, including reimbursement and time off for CE & license fees and more.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Lindsay Aimar at laimar@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at petvetcareers.com
Essential Functions
Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
Works toward making various services work as one team
In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory
Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
Sees patients and handles clinical practice
Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
Appropriately manages controlled drugs
Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
Conducts regular doctor meetings
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
Administration duties
Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions
Schedules staff at the hospital to meet practice needs
Develops medical policies
Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
Leading by example
Holds licensure in good standing to practice and maintains all required licenses with timely renewals
Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate
Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
Development of the practice
Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs
Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and works with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results
Helps identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions (locum)
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
Qualifications
Doctor in Veterinary Medicine Degree
3+ years of clinical experience
Prior experience in leadership or management preferred
Pay Range $200,000—$225,000 USD
At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.
Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.
You care for pets. We care for you.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
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