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PetVet Care Centers

Medical Director

PetVet Care Centers, Ceres, California, United States, 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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