Group Medical Director - Mid Atlantic
VCA Animal Hospitals · New York, United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteHealthcare$200k–$240k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Drive Quality Medicine & Patient Safety
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across hospitals
- Coach and develop Medical Directors through record reviews, hospital visits, and real-time feedback
- Champion patient safety initiatives, including event reporting and continuous improvement efforts
- Support adoption of new medical advancements, standards of care, and clinical best practices
- Partner with teams to improve client communication, case management, and follow-up care
- Oversee medical record quality, equipment standards, and clinical compliance
- Manage medical-related client concerns and board complaints through resolution
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety
- Partner with Field Leadership, Medical Affairs, and operations to align priorities and execution
- Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of veterinarians, including new graduates
- Proactively identify and address medical, staffing, and operational challenges
- Serve as the medical voice within the field leadership team
- Develop Doctors & Teams
- Mentor and grow Medical Directors and veterinarians through coaching and development planning
- Support onboarding, training, and integration of new doctors
- Guide teams on improving efficiency, productivity, and team-based care delivery
- Create an environment that supports continuous learning and career growth
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent
- Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain in assigned states)
- 8+ years of veterinary practice experience
- 4+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Preferred: Specialty board certification or advanced clinical training
- Experience leading across multiple hospitals or locations
- Involvement in professional veterinary organizations
Skills & Strengths
- Strong clinical judgment and commitment to medical excellence
- Ability to coach, influence, and develop high-performing teams
- Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills
- Business acumen and ability to balance clinical and operational priorities
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
Additional Details
- Travel up to 75% across hospitals, hubs, and support offices
- Opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes, team development, and hospital performance
Additional Information
- Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $200,000-$240,000.
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
- Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only.
- If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site.
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- Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!