American Veterinary Group (AVG)
Regional Medical Director - UrgentVet
American Veterinary Group (AVG), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Regional Medical Director - UrgentVet / American Veterinary Group (AVG) – Multi-site leadership role overseeing a portfolio of hospitals in the Northeast and Southeast regions. This is a full-time, salaried position with weekly travel across the East Coast to lead and mentor veterinary teams and drive high standards of patient care.
Responsibilities
Oversee a portfolio of 40-50 animal hospitals, acting as a key partner and resource for veterinary teams.
Elevate patient care by monitoring doctor interactions and medicine protocols to ensure high standards of care.
Mentor and coach staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Assist in resolving staff and client conflicts, promoting effective communication and problem-solving.
Collaborate with the leadership team to support staff and optimize business operations.
Maintain operational and medical execution aligned with company policies and procedures, including tracking package utilization, responding to client/staff concerns, monitoring discounts, and ensuring compliance.
Preserve transaction rates and pet counts, contributing to regional success.
Provide guidance and support to new graduate veterinarians to help them thrive.
Practice alongside DVMs, assist with cases, review cases on request, monitor hospital flow, and ensure client satisfaction.
Fill urgent needs shifts, monitor negative case outcomes, and review for quality assurance.
Analyze weekly trends and explain standard KPIs (revenue, visits, revenue per day/doctor day, etc.).
Collaborate with Regional Directors and VP of Medicine to address issues and drive improvements.
Monitor DEA logbooks for accuracy; review current projects and provide updates.
Encourage healthy communication among DVMs and guide protocol development.
Perform quarterly inspections of practices within the region and host regional DVM events.
Qualifications
DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited college (or successful completion of ECFVG or PAVE).
Active veterinary license in the states where hospitals are overseen; valid DEA license in good standing or ability to obtain.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong leadership and delegation abilities.
Ability to analyze complex information and make decisions respectful of stakeholders.
Experience leading multi-site teams and adapting to a fast-paced environment.
5+ years of clinical practice experience; leadership experience preferred.
Ability for a high level of travel and extended time away from home (company-paid).
Combination of veterinary industry, financial acumen, and business knowledge, or capacity to learn.
Location & Travel This is a field-based role requiring weekly travel throughout the East Coast. Candidates should reside near a major airport in one of the following metro areas or adjacent regions: Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta, Washington DC, Greenville, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Tampa, Orlando, or Miami.
Benefits
Flexible compensation package (Salary or ProSal)
Paid travel & housing
Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
Paid Time Off (12 days)
Six weeks of paid parental leave
Work/Life balance day annually
401k match
Paid CE days and CE allowance
Paid state licensing fees and AVMA/state dues
Disability and life insurance
Professional liability (PLIT) coverage
Discounted veterinary care
Continued mentorship opportunities
Company-wide DVM-only messaging platform for case sharing
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Veterinary Services
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Responsibilities
Oversee a portfolio of 40-50 animal hospitals, acting as a key partner and resource for veterinary teams.
Elevate patient care by monitoring doctor interactions and medicine protocols to ensure high standards of care.
Mentor and coach staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Assist in resolving staff and client conflicts, promoting effective communication and problem-solving.
Collaborate with the leadership team to support staff and optimize business operations.
Maintain operational and medical execution aligned with company policies and procedures, including tracking package utilization, responding to client/staff concerns, monitoring discounts, and ensuring compliance.
Preserve transaction rates and pet counts, contributing to regional success.
Provide guidance and support to new graduate veterinarians to help them thrive.
Practice alongside DVMs, assist with cases, review cases on request, monitor hospital flow, and ensure client satisfaction.
Fill urgent needs shifts, monitor negative case outcomes, and review for quality assurance.
Analyze weekly trends and explain standard KPIs (revenue, visits, revenue per day/doctor day, etc.).
Collaborate with Regional Directors and VP of Medicine to address issues and drive improvements.
Monitor DEA logbooks for accuracy; review current projects and provide updates.
Encourage healthy communication among DVMs and guide protocol development.
Perform quarterly inspections of practices within the region and host regional DVM events.
Qualifications
DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited college (or successful completion of ECFVG or PAVE).
Active veterinary license in the states where hospitals are overseen; valid DEA license in good standing or ability to obtain.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong leadership and delegation abilities.
Ability to analyze complex information and make decisions respectful of stakeholders.
Experience leading multi-site teams and adapting to a fast-paced environment.
5+ years of clinical practice experience; leadership experience preferred.
Ability for a high level of travel and extended time away from home (company-paid).
Combination of veterinary industry, financial acumen, and business knowledge, or capacity to learn.
Location & Travel This is a field-based role requiring weekly travel throughout the East Coast. Candidates should reside near a major airport in one of the following metro areas or adjacent regions: Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta, Washington DC, Greenville, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Tampa, Orlando, or Miami.
Benefits
Flexible compensation package (Salary or ProSal)
Paid travel & housing
Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
Paid Time Off (12 days)
Six weeks of paid parental leave
Work/Life balance day annually
401k match
Paid CE days and CE allowance
Paid state licensing fees and AVMA/state dues
Disability and life insurance
Professional liability (PLIT) coverage
Discounted veterinary care
Continued mentorship opportunities
Company-wide DVM-only messaging platform for case sharing
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Veterinary Services
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