American Pet Clinic Medical Director Job at PetVet Care Centers in Ceres

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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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