Veterinary Medical Director

About the role

The Medical Director will lead the team of emergency and specialty clinicians at BluePearl Pet Hospital, Christiana in Newark, DE. They will partner with hospital administration to create a sense of community and interact globally with the hospital and all clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Uphold medical quality standards (patient care, client and referral veterinarian satisfaction, and patient safety)
• Support quality and operational initiatives
• Foster a clinician-driven culture and one that cultivates a learning environment
• Clinician recruiting, engagement, and retention

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree is required
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Emergency Clinician or 2+ years board-certified Specialist
• An active veterinary license in good standing
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead by example, effectively resolve conflict, motivate others, multi-task, and problem solve
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate new ideas, new protocols, and effectively resolve client and/or pDVM concerns when necessary

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree is required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Emergency Clinician or 2+ years board-certified Specialist.
• An active veterinary license in good standing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead by example, effectively resolve conflict, motivate others, multi-task, and problem solve.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate new ideas, new protocols, and effectively resolve client and/or pDVM concerns when necessary.

Skills

Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work harmoniously and effectively with other clinicians, staff and referring veterinarians.

Benefits

• Annual base salary plus Annual Medical Director stipend
• Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (NO negative accrual)
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans
• Parental Leave and Fertility plans
• Employer-paid short term, and long-term disability
• Clinician annual stipend
• Outstanding technician support
• Regional Social Workers
• LYRA - confidential care for your emotional and mental health
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 3 FREE face-to-face visits with a specialist
• BluePearl Library – FREE access to 2,000+ veterinary and health science journals
• BluePearl Science – participate and learn from ongoing clinical studies at BluePearl
• BluePearl University – our own built-in learning management system
• RECOVER CPR certifications – FREE
• BluePearl Pet Care Benefits (BluePearl Plan and TruPanion Insurance)
• Additional Discounts: pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone, car purchase, car rental, travel, and more
• Annual company store allowance
• FREE membership to VetGirl, VetFolio, OntheFloor@Dove
• BluePearl Cares! YOU can be part of BluePearl Cares, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, committed to delivering on its mission of making emergency and specialty care accessible for all.

Pay

Annual base salary plus Annual Medical Director stipend. Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (NO negative accrual).

Schedule

Dedicated paid administrative time off the floor to allow for success in creating a positive impact.