Medical Director

Med Vet has an exciting opportunity for a strong Medical Director who is looking to grow our hospital in Austin, Texas!

Med Vet is the nation's premier veterinary-owned and led organization, where doctors have the support of veterinary leadership committed to medical excellence and continuous improvement of resources while being able to enjoy ownership in the organization with our unique shareholder opportunities.

Med Vet Austin will be an advanced, collaborative multi-specialty and 24/7 emergency hospital. It will be supplied with state-of-the-art equipment and designed as a functional and comfortable space, making it the best place to give and receive care. ER doctors and specialists will work together to provide comprehensive experience for Med Vet clients and their pets.

• Our doctors are eligible to become shareholders - a rare opportunity to have ownership and share in the growth and success of Med Vet & VEI hospitals across the country.

• We offer all the benefits you expect, plus a generous signing bonus, competitive compensation, shareholder opportunity, student loan repayment program, and paid parental leave.

We know that hospital leadership is pivotal to our success. We leverage what we call a Dyad Model – the hospital's Medical Director (MD) works collaboratively with the Hospital Director (HD) to lead the Healthcare Team. The MD, who reports to the Regional Medical Director, is the local leader of Medical Services and oversees all specialty and emergency doctors, as well as interns and residents.

The MD promotes a culture that supports the development of engaged and empowered caregivers (employees) who deliver the Med Vet Experience in a healthy and sustainable manner while living Med Vet's core values of teamwork, leadership, and compassion.

The MD partners with their dyad HD to improve and sustain Med Vet's focus on evaluating, planning, and implementing the delivery of best-in-class healthcare to Med Vet patients in support of our mission:
Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets. Successful dyad leadership provides representation of all caregivers, fosters diversity of thought, and leverages the variable experience and skill of our Medical Services and Clinical Services Teams.

• Foster a culture that supports continuous improvement and the development of engaged and empowered caregivers.
• In partnership with the Hospital Director (HD), serve as an overall leader for the hospital, directing both Emergency and Specialty services (Dyad Leadership).
• Lead and direct the Medical Services teams in the hospital, including doctor hiring, doctor onboarding, doctor development, and management of doctor performance issues, partnering with Clinical Services, HR, or other teams as needed. Continually evaluate hiring needs and opportunities for practice growth, working in partnership with the Medical Recruiting team.
• Responsible for managing overall department workflows, ensuring that patient care is delivered efficiently, safely, and compassionately.
• Responsible for doctor scheduling, department meetings, and other doctor-facing communications.
• Works with the HD to ensure the Clinical Services team has the resources and tools to deliver high-quality patient, client, and referral partner experience.
• Works with the HD to manage overall hospital financial results, including inventory/supplies and other expenses.
• Work collaboratively with the HD, Regional Medical Director (RMD), and VP of Clinical Services and Finance to prepare and manage the Hospital and Capital budgets.
• Work with the RMD to lead the hospital's annual Operational Plan strategy and execution.
• Foster a culture supportive of Referral Partner outreach and CE activities to ensure strong and growing Referral Partner relationships. Ensure doctors are participating in the appropriate Referral Partner outreach and coach them on how to build Referral Partner relationships effectively so that they can grow their practice.
• Oversee patient care issues, Referral Partner concerns, and responses to client complaints, personally handling escalated client and Referral Partner issues. Interacts with regulatory boards as needed.

• Have demonstrated leadership with a strong track record of success during times of change, transformation, and rapid growth.
• Have at least 5-7 years of progressive growth and experience in a veterinary organization.
• Have the capability to effectively manage conflict in highly emotional situations with grace and maturity.
• Board-certified veterinary specialists, experienced ER veterinarians, veterinarians with military leadership, veterinarians with animal health leadership, or veterinarians with equivalent experience are ideal.

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