South Sacramento Pet Hospital Medical Director
South Sacramento Pet Hospital Medical Director
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$ 200000 - 225000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians technicians and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager andreport directly to the Regional Manager.
Hospital Overview:
Compensation and Benefits Overview:
- Salary Range: $200000 - $225000
- Medical Director stipend
- No negative accrual and no non-compete!
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible schedule options
- Employee pet care discounts
- Full benefits package including but not limited to: Quality health dental vision disability liability insurance 401k with company contribution including reimbursement and time off for CE & license fees and more.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of please email your resume to Lindsay Aimar at or apply at Functions:
- Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
- Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
- Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
- Works toward making various services work as one team
- In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members recommends additions to the hospital inventory
- Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
- Sees patients and handles clinical practice
- Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
- Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
- Appropriately manages controlled drugs
- Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
- Conducts regular doctor meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
Administration duties:
- Handles patient care problems client complaints and referral partner issues
- Manages veterinary client and board complaints and recommends resolutions
- Schedules staff at the hospital to meet practice needs
- Develops medical policies
- Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act OSHA and AAHA standards
Leading by example:
- Holds licensure in good standing to practice and maintains all required licenses with timely renewals
- Monitors DVM performance and production provides coaching when appropriate
- Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
Development of the practice:
- Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs
- Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
- Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and works with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results
- Helps identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions (locum)
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
Qualifications: Education/Experience:
- Doctor in Veterinary Medicine Degree
- 3 years of clinical experience
- Prior experience in leadership or management preferred
At PetVet Care Centers were committed to a Culture of Care for pets for the people who love them and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11000 dedicated professionals including 1700 veterinarians we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.
Our model is built on partnership collaboration and local medical autonomy empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether youre providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes PetVet is a place where you can grow your career stay connected to your purpose and make a meaningful impact.
You care for pets. We care for you.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
