Medical Director - La Pine Animal Hospital

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Director to join our team at La Pine Animal Hospital
. 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 and Regional Director.

La Pine Animal Hospital in La Pine, Oregon. Our mission is to provide the highest quality care with genuine compassion, to be an advocate for the patient and to foster the human animal bond. We have been a pillar in our community since 1922 and many of our pet owners are truly like family.

• La Pine is one of the most affordable places for housing in Central Oregon and you will have access to incredible outdoor activities right out your back door. It is less than an hour to lava caves, the beautiful Cascade Mountains, and the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
• You can hike or bike the nearby trails in La Pine State Park, float or paddle the gorgeous Deschutes River, ski on Mt. Bachelor, golf at one of the multiple first class golf courses, fish the Deschutes or Wickiup Reservoir, and climb at Smith Rock.

• Starting salary of $140k-$150k with generous Pro Sal plan
• No negative accrual options available
• $12,000 annual Medical Director Stipend
• Generous signing/retention bonuses
• Relocation assistance provided
• Full benefits for working 3-4 days per week including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options), 401k with discretionary employer contribution, PTO with additional PTO for CE, generous CE allowance, VIN & Plumbs membership, and reimbursement for OVMA & AVMA memberships and Oregon veterinary & DEA license fees.

• 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
• 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…