New Frontier Animal Medical Center
Regional Medical Director
New Frontier Animal Medical Center, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Join VCA Animal Hospitals as our next Regional Medical Director – South Atlantic Group
VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking an inspiring and visionary
Regional Medical Director (RMD)
to help shape the future of veterinary medicine across the South Atlantic Group. As a key member of a collaborative leadership team—partnering with the Group Vice President (GVP), Regional Operations Directors (RODs), and Regional Technician Director (RTD)—you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence across hospital operations, medical care, Associate engagement, and overall leadership.
In this highly influential role, you’ll be entrusted with setting the standard for best-in-class medical practices, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care, and supporting our veterinarians in doing their best work every day. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), you’ll guide medical quality, champion innovation, and foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and clinical excellence across your region.
The ideal candidate will be based in North or South Carolina and support hospitals across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida with regular travel.
Responsibilities
Cultivate current veterinary medical thinking, as well as best practices in patient care, are followed by the medical teams in the region
Ensure clients are receiving high-quality medical care for their pets at all hospitals within the region
Spend time in each hospital in the designated region(s) to observe medical activities and coach the medical teams both individually and in group settings
Use available reports, medical records, and on-site observation to review and improve the quality of diagnostic and treatment skills practiced by each individual doctor and take definitive action when these skills are sub-standard to improve the level of care delivered
Evaluate medical equipment and take needed steps to maximize usage as appropriate
Manage veterinary board and client complaints that are medically based on notification through resolution
Mentor Medical Directors and Associates on improved methods of time management and efficiency, including the proper and efficient use of Technicians, as well as technology
Motivate Medical Directors to maintain an “owner mentality” and help ensure that Associate Veterinarians consistently practice VCA standards of medicine
Host or present local medical seminars (some of which can include invitations to non-VCA veterinarians in the region)
Connect with and support Medical Directors and Associate Veterinarians to cultivate job satisfaction and healthy well‑being
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited university
A minimum of 5 years’ practice experience
Multi‑Unit experience preferred
License To Practice Veterinary Medicine (must be able to obtain a veterinary license in all of the states supported)
Ability to develop a strong working relationship with Medical Director and Associate Veterinarians for each hospital
Ability to follow through on implementation and promotion of medical programs instituted by the Chief Medical Officer
Ability to deliver, with the ROD, the evaluation of the Medical Director’s performance and set the medical goals for the coming year
Special Working Conditions
Flexibility in schedule and hours of availability
Environment where pets are present
65% travel throughout the regions you support
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Regional Medical Director (RMD)
to help shape the future of veterinary medicine across the South Atlantic Group. As a key member of a collaborative leadership team—partnering with the Group Vice President (GVP), Regional Operations Directors (RODs), and Regional Technician Director (RTD)—you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence across hospital operations, medical care, Associate engagement, and overall leadership.
In this highly influential role, you’ll be entrusted with setting the standard for best-in-class medical practices, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care, and supporting our veterinarians in doing their best work every day. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), you’ll guide medical quality, champion innovation, and foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and clinical excellence across your region.
The ideal candidate will be based in North or South Carolina and support hospitals across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida with regular travel.
Responsibilities
Cultivate current veterinary medical thinking, as well as best practices in patient care, are followed by the medical teams in the region
Ensure clients are receiving high-quality medical care for their pets at all hospitals within the region
Spend time in each hospital in the designated region(s) to observe medical activities and coach the medical teams both individually and in group settings
Use available reports, medical records, and on-site observation to review and improve the quality of diagnostic and treatment skills practiced by each individual doctor and take definitive action when these skills are sub-standard to improve the level of care delivered
Evaluate medical equipment and take needed steps to maximize usage as appropriate
Manage veterinary board and client complaints that are medically based on notification through resolution
Mentor Medical Directors and Associates on improved methods of time management and efficiency, including the proper and efficient use of Technicians, as well as technology
Motivate Medical Directors to maintain an “owner mentality” and help ensure that Associate Veterinarians consistently practice VCA standards of medicine
Host or present local medical seminars (some of which can include invitations to non-VCA veterinarians in the region)
Connect with and support Medical Directors and Associate Veterinarians to cultivate job satisfaction and healthy well‑being
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited university
A minimum of 5 years’ practice experience
Multi‑Unit experience preferred
License To Practice Veterinary Medicine (must be able to obtain a veterinary license in all of the states supported)
Ability to develop a strong working relationship with Medical Director and Associate Veterinarians for each hospital
Ability to follow through on implementation and promotion of medical programs instituted by the Chief Medical Officer
Ability to deliver, with the ROD, the evaluation of the Medical Director’s performance and set the medical goals for the coming year
Special Working Conditions
Flexibility in schedule and hours of availability
Environment where pets are present
65% travel throughout the regions you support
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