Description

Position Overview:

The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The MD is also responsible for maintaining an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the MD holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and the overall management of practice operations. The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to the administrative and leadership duties of the MD role. Effective MDs demonstrate strong work and professional ethics, a positive attitude, and uphold a high standard of patient care. 

Hospital Overview:

Lincoln Road Veterinary Clinic is established in the community as professional, knowledgeable, caring, and hardworking. Our client base is well-established and we are continuing to grow. We are a collaborative doctor group and we work as a team to provide the best care possible to every pet that comes through our doors. There are no weekend or on-call responsibilities and we are closed on all major holidays!

Just like our town motto says, “It’s the climate!” Located in the breathtaking Rogue Valley, the Grants Pass area offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation including hiking, camping, cross country & downhill skiing, paddling and water sports and world class fly fishing on the famous Rogue River. Spectacular Crater Lake National Park is less than an hour away and the Pacific Ocean is within two hours. There is award-winning food and fantastic wineries along the Rogue Valley Food Trail. Enjoy arts & culture without the big city bustle at our monthly First Fridays, the Shakespeare Festival, and the Britt Music & Arts Festival. 

If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Lindsay Aimar at laimar@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.

Compensation Overview:

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000
• Medical Director stipend
• Generous sign-on and retention bonuses
• Relocation assistance

What We Offer:

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources
• Flexible schedule options

Essential 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 (Required):

Doctor in Veterinary Medicine Degree
3+ years of clinical experience
Prior experience in leadership or management preferred