What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director - Cimarron Animal Hospital (Tucson, AZ) position at Western Veterinary Partners?
Seeking Innovative Medical Director
Join the dynamic team of Cimarron Animal Hospital, where "Pets and Their People Are Our Passion,"
As our new Veterinary Medical Director. Unlock the potential of our thriving practice! We take pride in our AAHA-accreditation, Cat Friendly Certification, and Fear Free handling practices. We are looking for a passionate leader who is eager to innovate and enhance workflow efficiency while growing medical, nursing care and client service. With modern equipment including digital x-ray, K-laser, full surgical monitoring, as well as AI-assisted record keeping, you're set for success in a supportive environment backed by an incredibly competent Hospital Manager and the current Medical Director. Bring your ideas to life, mentor early-career veterinarians, and drive our mission forward in a culture rooted in teaching, collaboration and respect. If youre ready to make a significant impact and help a veterinary clinic grow, apply today and be part of our vision for the future!
At Cimarron Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets and their people by providing top-notch medical care with the gentlest hands and the kindest hearts. We emphasize collaboration between doctors and staff to ensure the best medical treatment for our patients, while also supporting the emotional well-being of our patients, clients, and team. Our commitment to client service excellence and a problem-solving perspective drives our continuous growth and improvement in the quality of medicine, nursing care, and client service.
We are committed to teaching for the love of our profession. We offer internships and volunteer opportunities for nursing and DVM students to share the magic of our profession- helping and healing, curing disease and restoring health.
**Benefits include:**
- Competitive base salary DOE with productivity bonus and management bump
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- 3 weeks annual PTO with rollover
- Shift trading to allow for time off flexibility without sacrificing PTO accrual
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid parental leave
- Annual CE allowance and paid days to attend
- Professional skills development programs (dental, ultrasound, surgery)
- Paid professional membership dues/licensing/liability insurance
- 401(k) options
- Personal and family pet discounts
- Support for a charity of your choice
- Clients seen and procedures done on time, minimizing after-hours work
- No on-call/emergency calls after hours
**Professional Collaboration:**
- On-call board certified surgeon and ultrasonographer
- Specialty and emergency clinic just 5 minutes away
**Team:**
- 2.5:1 tech-to-doctor ratio
- CVTs VTAs, and Student interns and volunteers
- 33-year experienced DVM Medical Director
**Community Support Initiatives:**
- Angel Fund collection and Doctor discretionary funds for financially needy patients
- Participation in and donation to the Street Dog Coalition, providing wellness care to homeless pets
- Annual pet food drive for needy pets
- Occasional house calls for home-bound clients
**HOURS:** Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 9 am - 4 pm.
**SHIFTS:** 3 or 4 ten-hour shifts with a 90-minute scheduled lunch.
**SKILLS NEEDED:** Patience, sense of humor, team collaboration, desire to grow professionally, creativity for growth opportunities, soft tissue surgery proficiency, surgical dental extractions, urgent care management, good computer skills, and thoughtful communication skills.
**DISCOVER TUCSON:** Discover an unbeatable quality of life in our small big city with a relaxed pace, a robust economy, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living. With abundant job opportunities in health, industry, technology, and engineering, Tucson is a great place to settle down in comfort! Experience a vibrant historic downtown scene, indulge in delightful pet-friendly restaurants, and enjoy outdoor adventures throughout the year under the glorious sunshine.
If you share our commitment to exceptional client service, providing cutting-edge medicine, respecting your co-workers, and treating every client and pet with dignity, we invite you to apply. Help us grow to become the veterinary clinic of Your dreams!
Cimarron Animal Hospital is an east Tucson small animal and exotic practice with a reputation for genuine care, integrity, and a family-oriented environment. Our hospital uses Fear Free techniques and is Certified Cat Friendly, and AAHA Accredited
