Group Medical Director - Heartland

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Drive Medical and Operational Excellence
• Ensure Quality Medicine & Patient Safety
• Coach and Develop Medical Directors
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise
• Evaluate Medical Equipment
• Manage Medical Records
• Educate Veterinary Teams
• Handle Legal Actions
• Collaborate with Field Leadership
• Model VCA's Mission and Principles
• Engage with Veterinary Externs
• Fulfill Other Related Duties

Education/Experience

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited university
• 8+ years of relevant veterinary practice experience
• 4+ years of supervisory experience
• Licenses to practice veterinary medicine in each state of assigned hospitals
• Specialty Board Certification in relevant specialty areas
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic Microsoft Office tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated sound medical judgment and unwavering commitment to medical ethics and clinical excellence
• Proven ability to communicate the “why” and “how” of high-quality medicine, influencing teams through strong written, verbal, and public presentation skills
• Track record of fostering a high-performance learning culture that exceeds professional standards and advances patient care
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze data, leverage KPIs, and establish ROI in partnership with Operations and Medical Affairs
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, make objective decisions, and solve complex problems in a dynamic hospital environment
• Demonstrated success coaching and mentoring veterinarians, strengthening medical capabilities and expanding service offerings across a region

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Drives Results
• Balances Stakeholders
• Optimize Work Processes
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Collaborates
• Drives Vision & Purpose