About this opportunity
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education lists this Medical Director - Monte Vista Animal Hospital opportunity in turlock, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and ensuring regulatory compliance related to the practice of veterinary medicine. The MD also maintains an environment of teamwork that delivers the highest quality veterinary medicine. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the MD shares responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and overall management of practice operations. The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to administrative and leadership duties. Effective MDs demonstrate strong work and professional ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold a high standard of patient care.
Hospital Overview
Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital offers all services under one roof: surgery, dental care, internal medicine, and boarding. The hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services for pets in Turlock, CA and surrounding areas. Established in 1993, the hospital has been offering a gold standard of care to clients and patients, emphasizing professionalism and compassion.
Compensation and Benefits Overview
Salary Range:
$175,000 - $200,000
Medical Director stipend
No negative accrual and no non‑compete
Paid time off and holidays
Generous sign‑on bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible schedule options
Employee pet care discounts
Full benefits package, including but not limited to: health, dental, vision, disability, liability insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, reimbursement and time off for CE & license fees, and more.
Essential Functions
Maintain a high quality of progressive veterinary careOversee and give directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
Set policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
Work toward integrating various services as one team
Recommend additions to the hospital inventory in conjunction with appropriate leadership team members
Budget for new equipment and provide reasonable cost estimates and return on investment
Provide clinical care by seeing patients
Ensure positive communication with clients and among doctors, including proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
Review patient records for completeness and accuracy and use them to promote medical excellence
Appropriately manage controlled drugs
Review and approve requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
Conduct regular doctor meetings
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager
Administration Duties
Handle patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
Manage veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommend resolutions
Schedule staff at the hospital to meet practice needs
Develop medical policies
Assist in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
Leading by Example
Hold licensure in good standing to practice and maintain all required licenses with timely renewals
Monitor DVM performance and production, providing coaching when appropriate
Serve as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
Development of the Practice
Lead candidate interviews of potential DVMs
Identify new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
Hold ownership for the revenue and success of the practice by monitoring key performance indicators and working with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results
Help identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions (locum)
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Doctor in Veterinary Medicine Degree
3+ years of clinical experience
Prior experience in leadership or management preferred
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Worksite address
turlock, CA, 95382, US
Who can apply
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