Medical Director

Sign on Bonus available! Director Responsibilities Serves as an integral part of the hospital management team responsible for the overall performance of the hospital Helps create and drive the overall direction for the hospital which will achieve positive results through leadership Works/consults with President/Owner to formulate a plan for hospital growth and customer satisfactionEnsures staff is following proper hospital veterinary protocols in treatment of pets by reviewing records and observing staff treatment of animals Oversees and consults with Associate Veterinarians to ensure patients receive top quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort Evaluates quality medical/compliance reports on a monthly basis and takes steps to improve areas of poor performance with team members Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy; uses as tool to promote medical excellence Reviews and approves requests for alternatives of additional drugs and medical supplies for animal treatment within the hospital as needed Fulfills the duties of a staff veterinarian including providing diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries in pet patients Mentors Associate Veterinarians to encourage new and innovative treatments are utilized at the hospital Oversees and consults with Practice Manager to ensure the hospital is staffed and functions smoothly on a day-to-day basis Oversees marketing initiatives to ensure hospital growth Medical Director/Staff Veterinarian Provides professional, medical, and nutritional diagnostics and treatment of companion animals Performs examinations, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and dental procedures on companion animals Explains physical exam findings and gives appropriate preventative health care protocols Recommends and explains plans for diagnostic procedures and for medical and surgical therapies Implements and maintains consistent medical standards and guidelines with the hospital Evaluates and utilizes quality medical/compliance reports on a monthly basis and takes steps to improve area(s) of poor performance Organizes systems for daily medical rounds and ensures they are consistently conducted Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them as a tool to promote medical excellence with all staff members Regularly discusses cases with doctors and/or staff to optimize patient care Customer Satisfaction Ensures outstanding customer service throughout the hospital Observes staff members’ interactions with clients to ensure delivery of high- quality services; oversees mentoring and/or discipline of staff members for failure to deliver high quality customer service Encourages feedback from clients on patient care Finance Reviews monthly P&L reports with President/Owner to stay on track with hospital goals and identify areas of improvement. Provides weekly/monthly reporting to President/Owner as requested Marketing Promotes services and new techniques to clients Promotes nutritional programs to clients Keeps staff informed of new treatments, goods, and services in order to encourage cross-selling at all levels Additional Duties Other duties as needed to ensure the success and growth of the hospital Qualifications Must possess the skillset to perform surgery and dentals. Knowledge of animal behavior. Must be passionate and comfortable with the care of dogs and cats. Possess a dynamic and encouraging leadership style, with a proactive nature and willingness to help where needed. Independently capable of seeking information, solving conceptual problems, delivering results in challenging situations. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management team Ability to encourage a spirit of collaboration among team members and be proactive. Knowledge of safety protocols in an animal hospital setting Ability to perform diagnostic procedures Use of medical technologies Judgement Job knowledge Integrity Education/Experience Undergraduate degree Completion of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) State license to practice in profession #J-18808-Ljbffr VetCareJobs