Regional Medical Director - Mid-Atlantic

VCA Animal Hospitals is looking for our next Regional Medical Director (RMD) to join the Mid-Atlantic Group. The RMD is an integral part of a leadership team led by the Group Vice President (GVP) and comprised of Regional Operations Directors (ROD), and a Regional Technician Director (RTD).  This leadership team has full responsibility for all hospital operations, high-quality medical care standards, Associate hiring, and overall leadership within the Group. 

The RMD reports directly to the GVP who will determine the regions that the RMD will oversee. 

The RMD is responsible for overseeing the practice of high-quality medical care and for establishing best-in-class medical practices within the assigned regions in close partnership and consultation with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).  The VCA Medical Advisory Board (MAB) members will serve as additional consultants, as needed.

The ideal candidate must be based within driving distance of VCA Animal Hospitals in the states they will support in this case it is PA, DE, MD, & VA.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate current veterinary medical thinking, as well as best practices in patient care, are followed by the medical teams in the region

• Ensure clients are receiving high-quality medical care for their pets at all hospitals within the region

• Spend time in each hospital in the designated region(s) to observe medical activities and coach the medical teams both individually and in group settings

• Use available reports, medical records, and on-site observation to review and improve the quality of diagnostic and treatment skills practiced by each individual doctor and take definitive action when these skills are sub-standard to improve the level of care delivered

• Evaluate medical equipment and take needed steps to maximize usage as appropriate

• Manage veterinary board and client complaints that are medically based on notification through resolution

• Mentor Medical Directors and Associates on improved methods of time management and efficiency, including the proper and efficient use of Technicians, as well as technology

• Motivate Medical Directors to maintain an “owner mentality” and help ensure that Associate Veterinarians consistently practice VCA standards of medicine

• Host or present local medical seminars (some of which can include invitations to non-VCA veterinarians in the region)

• Connect with and support Medical Directors and Associate Veterinarians to cultivate job satisfaction and healthy well-being

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited university

• Multi-Unit experience preferred

• License to practice veterinary medicine

• Minimum of 5 years’ practice experience

• Ability to develop a strong working relationship with Medical Director and Associate Veterinarians for each hospital

• Ability to follow through on implementation and promotion of medical programs instituted by the VCA Chief Medical Officer

• Ability to deliver, with the ROD, the evaluation of the Medical Director’s performance and set the medical goals for the coming year

 Special Working Conditions:

• Flexibility in schedule and hours of availability

• Environment where pets are present

• 65% travel throughout the regions you support

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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