Regional Medical Director

Description Regional Medical Director Location: Colorado (supporting Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico) Travel: Up to 75% Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $200-220/ year. The actual salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. What You’ll Do Partner with Medical Directors, hospital leaders, and regional operations teams to support medical excellence and hospital performance. Mentor and develop veterinarians through coaching, professional development, and structured support. Conduct regular hospital visits, providing on‑site guidance, clinical leadership, and follow‑up action planning. Analyze medical and financial performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvement. Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development of veterinarians and Medical Directors. Lead and participate in doctor meetings, mentorship initiatives, and continuing education efforts. Collaborate with hospital leadership to support strategic planning, service growth, and operational initiatives. Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning. Ensure compliance with medical policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical standards. Partner with externship, mentorship, and leadership development programs to strengthen the veterinarian pipeline. Support implementation of best practices and enterprise initiatives across the region. Serve as interim Medical Director when needed to provide leadership continuity. Your Experience & Skills Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an accredited institution. Active veterinary license and DEA registration. 8+ years of clinical veterinary experience. 5+ years of Medical Director experience. Experience leading teams in a multi‑site or growing healthcare organization preferred. Strong ability to interpret medical and financial performance metrics and coach teams toward improvement. Proven experience mentoring, developing, and influencing veterinary professionals. Demonstrated success leading through change, navigating complex situations, and building collaborative relationships. Strong communication, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes. Ability to travel extensively throughout the region (up to 75%). Preferred Qualifications Board certification in a veterinary specialty. Experience in regional or multi‑site veterinary leadership. Experience supporting mentorship programs, continuing education, or externship programs. Work Environment Frequent travel throughout the assigned region, including driving and occasional air travel. Regular presence in active veterinary hospital environments. Ability to stand, walk, and engage with teams during hospital visits. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs. How You’ll Grow with Us Free CE and learning resources through ThriveU. Leadership development workshops. Career mobility across departments and teams. Opportunities to contribute to enterprise projects and innovation initiatives. Benefits – Our Care in Action Competitive pay. 401(k) with employer match. Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health. Paid parental leave. Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet. Subsidized backup childcare and elder care. Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning. FREE CE courses. Pet perks and veterinary service discounts. Student loan support tools and assistance. *Some benefits are only for full‑time team members working 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive-Pet-Healthcare