Medical Director

Responsibilities

• Oversee surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication and education
• Answer client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures
• Provide oversight and direction of medical standards, quality of care and inventory
• Establish medical protocols
• Oversee transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories
• Lead recruiting and interviewing process for Doctors, and when appropriate general staff members
• Mentor other Associates
• Monitor Doctor performance and production
• Participates in technician appraisal and medical counseling sessions
• Ensure all medical staff receive applicable training, including the mentoring of new graduates
• Supports the Hospital Manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM licensure
• Drive revenue and contribute to hospital growth, including managing hospital expenses
• Aid in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget and capital budget
• Monitor key financial reports
• Drive patient visits and encourages community involvement
• Embrace change and support interests within the hospital
• Monitor client service, marketing, and growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of North Carolina
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Delegates tasks and achieves results with hospital team members
• Manages time and tasks appropriately
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients