PetVet Care Centers
American Pet Clinic Medical Director Job at PetVet Care Centers in Ceres
PetVet Care Centers, Ceres, CA, US, 95307
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The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and ensuring regulatory compliance related to veterinary medicine. The MD maintains a teamwork environment to deliver high-quality veterinary care. In partnership with hospital leadership, the MD shares responsibility for the hospital's financial health, staff management, and overall practice operations. The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian alongside administrative duties. Successful MDs demonstrate strong work ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold high standards of patient care.
Hospital Overview:
American Pet Clinic has been providing compassionate veterinary care since 2012, offering a wide range of services including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, internal medicine, geriatrics, pain management, and hospice/end-of-life care.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000
Medical Director stipend
No negative accrual and no non-compete
Paid time off and holidays
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible scheduling
Employee pet care discounts
Full benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, liability insurance, 401k, CE & license fee reimbursement, and more
Essential Functions:
Maintain high-quality veterinary care standards
Oversee medical standards and quality of care
Set policies for medical practice
Promote team integration of services
Recommend inventory additions
Budget for equipment with ROI analysis
See patients and handle clinical practice
Ensure effective communication with clients and staff
Review patient records for accuracy and completeness
Manage controlled substances appropriately
Approve medication and supply requests
Conduct regular medical meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Administrative Duties:
Handle patient care issues, client complaints, and referrals
Manage staff and client complaints, and develop policies
Schedule staff to meet hospital needs
Ensure compliance with legal and professional standards
Leading by Example:
Maintain valid veterinary licensure
Monitor staff performance and provide coaching
Serve as a mentor and role model
Practice Development:
Lead hiring of new veterinarians
Identify new service opportunities
Monitor practice KPIs and collaborate on improvements
Plan for operational challenges
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
At least 3 years of clinical experience
Leadership or management experience preferred
Pay Range: $160,000–$180,000 USD.
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