Veterinarian at Friends Veterinary Hospital in Poway California- Re- Our Clinic!

Overview

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.

Be apart of our Grand Reopening! We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Director to join our team at Best Friends Veterinary Hospital located in Poway, CA. 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 Manager.

As Medical Director, you must be committed to providing exceptional veterinary care, as well as possess good communication and organizational skills. Our skilled technicians and support staff will be available to support your patient care needs, and will assist in carrying out your medical plans and post-op care. Our hospital will offer a great work environment, all new equipment & the phenomenal Pet Vet Care Centers "culture of care"!

You will absolutely fall in love with this hospital & our community! We are planning to reopen Best Friends to help better serve pet owners in our area, by offering comprehensive, gold-standard general practice care.
This is your opportunity to open a new hospital and help create a practice that you will love and be proud to call your own. Equipment highlights will include: digital radiography including digital dental radiology, ultrasound, advanced in-house lab, and a well-stocked pharmacy.

• 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 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 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)

• 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
• Stron…