Medical Director - Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital

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 also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to administrative and leadership duties, and holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and the overall management of practice operations.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Director to join our team at Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital, a 15,000 square foot facility in Berkeley, California equipped with a fully stocked pharmacy, in‑house laboratory, CT scan, x‑ray suites, ultrasound, operating microscope, endoscopes, comprehensive dental suite, and extensive specialty surgery equipment.

• 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
  • Recommends additions to the hospital inventory in conjunction with leadership
  • Buds for new equipment and provides reasoned cost estimates and ROI
  • Sees patients and handles clinical practice
  • Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including 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 alternative drugs and medical supplies
  • Conducts regular doctor meetings
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
• Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
• Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions
• Develops medical policies
• Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
• Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate
• Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
• 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 working 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)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 3–5+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent surgical and dental skills
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high‑quality veterinary care
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, and offer explanations with pet owners
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent time‑management and delegation abilities
• Exercises sound judgment and demonstrates exemplary decision‑making skills
• Professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with others
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills

• Competitive salary: $180,000 – $200,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Production‑based bonus structure
• No negative accrual and no non‑compete
• Generous multi‑year signing bonus and relocation…