Medical Director

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a full time Medical Director with prior leadership experience to join the team at Kernersville Veterinary Hospital.

At Kernersville Veterinary Hospital, we believe in treating every patient as if they were our pets and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers dedicated to giving our patients the best care possible. We are a busy hospital with a devoted client base and offer a great work-life balance with the flexibility to practice your style of medicine. An outgoing and quality care-focused Veterinarian can build their client base quickly with the support of a well-rounded and tenured staff.

About Kernersville Veterinary Hospital:

• We are a small animal hospital with two exam rooms as well as two surgical rooms
• Our practice includes a separate dental station
• Services provided include general wellness for pets as well as dentistry, diagnostic services, surgery, laser therapy, travel certificates, and end-of-life care
• We offer in-house ultrasounds as well as digital radiographic diagnostics, tonopen procedures, and have an in-house lab

 Our Doctors Enjoy:

• Sign on bonus
• Health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage, and 401k matching
• Paid time off and sick time
• Paid dues/fees for state license, DEA, and continuing education

Compensation:

• $100,000 - $135,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• This position is eligible for production-based bonuses
• Leadership bonus

Medical Director Leadership Qualities, Responsibilities & Qualifications:

We are looking for someone who will foster a positive, supportive environment that will encourage learning and collaboration across our team. We want someone who instills teamwork! You should be passionate about providing quality medicine, client education, and exceptional service to our loyal clientele.

Advancing Medical Care:

• Oversee surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication and education
• Answer client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures
•  Provide oversight and direction of medical standards, quality of care and inventory
• Establish medical protocols
• Oversee transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories 

Leading Staff and Practice:

• Participate in recruiting and interviewing process for Doctors, and when appropriate general staff members
• Be passionate about Mentoring other Associates
• Monitor Doctor performance and production
• Participates in technician appraisal and medical counseling sessions
• Ensure all medical staff receive applicable training, including the mentoring of new graduates
• Supports the Hospital Manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM licensure 

Financial Responsibilities:

• Drive revenue and contribute to hospital growth, including managing hospital expenses
• Assist in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget and capital budget
• Monitors key financial reports
• Drives patient visits and encourages community involvement
• Embrace change and support interests within the hospital
• Monitors client service, marketing, and growth initiatives 

Skills and Basic Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university 
• Prior leadership experience
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of North Carolina
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Delegates tasks and achieves results with hospital team members
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively
• Leads employees by coaching, correcting, developing, and motivating them to achieve success
• Manages time and tasks appropriately
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients