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Medical Director for Best Friends Veterinary Hospital in San Diego, CA Area (Poway)
Best Friends Veterinary Hospital located in Poway, CA is in search of a Medical Director & exceptional leader to join our practice and lead our Team. We are a close-knit group that strives to provide the best care & service to our clients & their beloved pets. We are pleased to serve pet owners in Poway & greater San Diego area by offering comprehensive veterinary services, as well as rehabilitative care. Our mission is to provide our clients with cutting-edge medical care while also showing compassion and providing exceptional service.
We are prepared to offer you an amazing compensation package that includes:
- Amazing Flexible Work Schedule
- Generous Compensation-$150,000 Base Salary
- Quarterly No Deficit Carryover Production Plan Available
- Annual Medical Director Stipend paid Biweekly
- Lucrative Sign-On Bonus w/ a multi-year agreement
- Relocation Bonus up to $50,000
- Paid Time Off
- CE Allotment & Additional CE PTO
- Full-Time Benefits following 30 days
- Reimbursement for membership dues and license fees
- Healthy Minds Program & Employee Assistance Programs
- Numerous Veterinary Partner & Retail Discounts
Our ideal candidate must be committed to providing exceptional veterinary care, as well as possess good communication, organizational skills & the ability to lead a team. Our skilled technicians and support staff are available to support your patient care needs & will assist in carrying out your medical plans & post-op care.
Our hospital offers a great work environment & phenomenal culture! You will absolutely fall in love with this hospital & our community! We are fully equipped to practice high-quality medicine. Equipment highlights include digital radiography including, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, advanced in-house lab & pharmacy.
Located just Northeast of San Diego, Poway is a family-oriented community. San Diego is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches, long association with the United States Navy & Marine Corp. The city is home to a multitude of cultural and arts opportunities, as well as professional sports, and endless outdoor activities. If hiking is your passion, take time to explore our many hiking trails including capturing an incredible photo at Potato Chip Rock, or conquer the 5-mile steep trail of Iron Mountain for a chance to look down on a panoramic view of San Diego.
Learn more and apply by visiting www.petvetcareers.com or emailing your CV/resume to Sonni Iris Nevarez at snevarez@petvetcarecenters.com
Job Description located below.
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Position Overview: The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The MD is also responsible for maintaining an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the MD holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and the overall management of practice operations. The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to the administrative and leadership duties of the MD role. Effective MDs demonstrate strong work and professional ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold a high standard of patient care. They are part of the foundation upon which successful veterinary practices are built and directly impact and influence hospital culture and morale.
Essential Functions:
- Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
- Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
- Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
- Works toward making various services work as one team
- In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory
- Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
- Sees patients and handles clinical practice
- Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
- Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
- Appropriately manages controlled drugs
- Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
- Conducts regular doctor meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
Administration duties:
- Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
- Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions
- Schedules staff at the hospital to meet practice needs
- Develops medical policies
- Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
Leading by example:
- Holds licensure in good standing to practice and maintains all required licenses with timely renewals
- Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate
- Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
Development of the practice:
- Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs
- Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
- Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and works with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results
- Helps identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions (locum)
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
Competencies:
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Ethics
- Positivity
Qualifications: Education/Experience:
- Doctor in Veterinary Medicine Degree
- 3-5 years of clinical experience, preferred
Skills:
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent time-management and delegation abilities
- Exercises sound judgment and demonstrates exemplary decision-making skills
- Professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with others
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
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Why Consider Our Poway Hospital?
At Best Friends Veterinary Hospital, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.
Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.
We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.
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We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Best Friends Veterinary Hospital, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.
