Specialty Care - Medical Director - Hickory, NC

➕Specialty Care - Medical Director - Hickory, NC

An exceptional specialty veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an experienced Medical Director to provide leadership, oversee specialty medical operations, and ensure superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal leader for this hospital is a veterinarian who is prepared to manage a team of doctors and medical staff, support advanced clinical services, and successfully oversee the clinical direction of the specialty practice.

This hospital is open to considering experienced veterinarians who are prepared to take on a senior leadership role, overseeing specialty medical operations and working collaboratively with the practice manager, specialists, emergency teams, and support staff.

➕Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD) from an AVMA accredited college or university.
• Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
• A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
• Proven leadership experience, typically overseeing medical operations.
• Advanced clinical experience in specialty medicine, or experience working within a specialty or referral hospital setting.
• Board certification, residency training, or extensive specialty hospital leadership experience may be preferred depending on the needs of the hospital.
  

➕Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

• Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
  
• Empathy and the ability to navigate complex and advanced cases with sensitivity.
  
• Providing leadership and mentorship to specialists, emergency doctors, interns, residents, and veterinary support staff.
  
• Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
  
• Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
  
• Devotion to patient care, client care, specialty clinical excellence, and professional development.
  
• Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
  
• Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.
  

➕Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

• A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
  
• The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
  
• A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
  
• Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
  
• Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
  
• Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
  
• Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
  
• Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.
  

✎ If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!

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