Chief Veterinary Medical Officer - Medical Director

Department: Veterinarians

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 / year

Description

We are seeking a Chief Veterinary Medical Officer to join our team.

As our Chief Veterinary Medical Officer, you will manage a team of Specialists in Oncology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine, a cohesive group of seven (and counting) Emergency (ER) Clinicians.

We pride ourselves on not only being a premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital for Chattanooga and beyond, but being a neighborhood partner and trusted resource for compassionate and advanced treatment, which is evident by our 4.8-star Google rating with over 900 reviews.

The Veterinary Medical Director's responsibilities and duties include:

• Typically Medical Directors work on the floor 3-4 days a week


• Leading and growing the team, managing DVM schedules, holding meetings, conducting annual reviews, developing and monitoring compliance protocols


• Providing support to Veterinarian (DVM) and Specialist staff in their professional growth, covering both medical and administrative needs.


• Partnering with your Regional Operations Manager and Hospital Leadership to ensure compliance with regulations, assisting with the preparation of annual planning strategies, ensuring financial success and the development of a vision for the growth of the practice


• Partnering with Hospital Leadership to create a positive teamwork environment in which veterinarians and staff deliver quality medicine and exceptional client service

Benefits:

• Up to $250k base salary production (negotiable and contingent upon specialty)


• Eligible for an annual performance bonus


• Up to $50k sign-on bonus


• Up to $10k relocation assistance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 2% company match


• Paid parental leave


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off


• CE Allowance ($3,500 a year and 3 days of CE-specific PTO for Medical Directors)


• We pay 100% of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees


• Access to specialized veterinary training courses, including a Veterinary Medical Director Cohort Training Program.


• No state income tax!


• No non-compete agreements for General Practice!

Our ideal candidate:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent


• An active veterinary license in the state of TN is preferred, but not required, we will cover state licensure transfer fees


• Ideally, 5 years of Emergency (ER) Veterinary Medicine practice experience. Prior Medical Director experience is preferred.


• Currently has federal DEA licenses or is eligible to obtain upon hire


• Proficiency in internal medicine, diagnostics, surgery and emergency care


• Passionate about building and fostering a strong team


• Positive and effective leadership


• Ability to manage staff and outcomes with emotional intelligence


• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics


• Delegation of tasks and achieving results with practice team members


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer at our practice:

• 6,180 sq ft premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital


• State-of-the-art veterinary technology and fully equipped surgical suites, including an on-site CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy.


• The most up-to-date equipment including Snyder oxygen cage, canine and feline transfusions, Liga-Sur, PoliPhase sealant, and GIA stapler


• 24-hour monitoring care


• Chemotherapy


• Immunotherapy


• Isolation ward


• Cure for Cats Thyroid Treatment Center


• A cohesive group of veterinarian experts that values teamwork and client experience


• A skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff