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Medical Director - Santa Fe Pet Hospital $175-200K & Sign-On Bonus!
Direct Jobs, Merced, California, United States, 95343
The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The MD is also responsible for maintaining an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the MD holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and the overall management of practice operations. The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to the administrative and leadership duties of the MD role. Effective MDs demonstrate strong work and professional ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold a high standard of patient care.
Hospital Overview Santa Fe Pet Hospital has been giving families and their adorable cats and dogs first‑rate veterinary care every year since 1977. We are a full‑service animal hospital and offer a range of quality veterinary services to help keep your cat or dog in optimal health, such as routine exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, and more. We also have an onsite diagnostics lab that helps us make sure your pet is in excellent health.
Compensation and Benefits Overview
Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000
No negative accrual and no non‑compete!
Paid time off and holidays
Generous sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance
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 https://www.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: Education/Experience
Doctor in Veterinary Medicine Degree
3+ years of clinical experience
Prior experience in leadership or management preferred
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Hospital Overview Santa Fe Pet Hospital has been giving families and their adorable cats and dogs first‑rate veterinary care every year since 1977. We are a full‑service animal hospital and offer a range of quality veterinary services to help keep your cat or dog in optimal health, such as routine exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, and more. We also have an onsite diagnostics lab that helps us make sure your pet is in excellent health.
Compensation and Benefits Overview
Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000
No negative accrual and no non‑compete!
Paid time off and holidays
Generous sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance
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 https://www.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: Education/Experience
Doctor in Veterinary Medicine Degree
3+ years of clinical experience
Prior experience in leadership or management preferred
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