Veterinary Medical Director

BluePearl Pet Hospital Westside located in Atlanta, GA is seeking a collaborative, engaged, and passionate veterinary leader with several years of clinical experience to lead our team of clinicians in the role of Medical Director . The Medical Director will partner in leadership with hospital administration to create a sense of community and interact globally with the hospital and all clinicians. Using excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the Medical Director will support veterinary partner relationships and enhance an engaging work environment for all by making a positive impact on the culture while cultivating an environment where medical quality stands out. We offer a competitive salary and relocation assistance.

The primary responsibilities of the Medical Director include upholding medical quality standards (patient care, client and referral veterinarian satisfaction, and patient safety), supporting quality and operational initiatives, fostering a clinician-driven culture and one that cultivates a learning environment, and clinician recruiting, engagement, and retention.

The ideal applicant needs to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work harmoniously and effectively with other clinicians, staff and referring veterinarians. We have an incredible collaborative relationship with our referring veterinarians, so the right candidate must be willing to interact in a variety of ways including making personal visits to their practices, presenting CE programs, and discussing cases by phone.

There is dedicated paid administrative time off the floor to allow for success in creating a positive impact.

We are truly in this together. We work to provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge, and talents.

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Atlanta, GA (Westside) , features BluePearl’s excellent standards of veterinary care. The 9,000-square-foot facility opened in September of 2016. The services and specialties at Westside surgery, internal medicine, and ophthalmology. The clinicians at our BluePearl Georgia hospitals are committed to actively participating in the continued process of education, publication and research.

Perks to Living in Atlanta, GA:

• Atlanta is a great place to work and live for the whole family!

• Atlanta is home to the Georgia Aquarium, Six Flags, the College Football Hall of Fame, Stone Mountain, Centennial Park, the Chattahoochee River, SEC football, several professional sports teams and year-round arts & music festivals.

• Westside in Atlanta is home to the Westside trail and park, Hammond House & Trap museums, and one of the best food halls in the country, the 22,000-square-foot Chattahoochee Food Works — a collaboration between Robert Montwaid, creator of Gansevoort Market in New York, and celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern — features some of the best of the city’s storied culinary scene.

• Georgia’s four seasons are perfect for the outdoor enthusiast – it’s only a short-day trip to the mountains or the coast!

Why BluePearl?

To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning, and we value your health and well-being. Our full-time associates are provided:

• Benefits: 401(k) with employer match , Parental Leave plans, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans, Fertility plans , employer-paid STD and LTD; depending on individual elections and utilization of our benefits offerings, the average total value of benefits offered at BluePearl is $30,000.

• DVM stipend

• Outstanding technician support . Because we encourage associate growth , you are surrounded by dedicated, experienced team members. Our technicians are leveled by skillset and advance as more skills and experience are gained. We focus on developing our associates into leaders through various programs and workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.

• Mars Veterinary Health and BluePearl are dedicated to making a better world for pets and the people who care for them . We believe that starts with equity, inclusion & diversity , and taking a holistic approach to supporting our 70,000+ Associates’ health and wellbeing, particularly combatting inherent mental health challenges faced by veterinary professionals.

• Regional Social Workers to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.

• LYRA - confidential care for your emotional and mental health, how, when, and where you need it. Access to 12 FREE sessions.

• * BluePearl Library –access more than 2,000 veterinary and health science journals.

• * BluePearl Science – participate and learn from ongoing clinical studies at BluePearl.

• * BluePearl University – our own built-in learning management system that houses resources for system training, continuing education, compliance, and personal development. Learning communities exist for all our training and mentorship programs.

• * RECOVER CPR certifications – FREE continuing education and Basic and Advanced Life Support certifications are available.

• BluePearl Pet Care Discounts

• Additional Discounts including pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone discounts, car discounts.

• Annual company store allowance.

• Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs - FREE for all Associates.

• VETgirl – FREE membership.

• BluePearl Cares! YOU can be part of BluePearl Cares, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, committed to delivering on its mission of making emergency and specialty care accessible for all. Ask us for details!

At BluePearl, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on factors such as race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are more than willing to provide the necessary support, and no applicant will face penalties as a result of making such a request. We are fully committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our workplaces are drug-free.

Why BluePearl? Because it is an exceptional place to work!