Veterinary Medical Director

About the role

Lead the Future of Veterinary Medicine as Medical Director at South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) in Asheville, NC! Are you a visionary veterinary leader ready to make a lasting impact? At SAVES, we are seeking a Medical Director to guide our collaborative, expert-driven, and patient-focused hospital into its next chapter of excellence. Come and breathe in the fresh mountain air while working in our state-of-the-art hospital. Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, scenic hiking trails, and a foodie paradise with 12 James Beard Nominated restaurants and our bustling dog-friendly brewery and bar scene. Asheville is calling your name!

Responsibilities

• Providing medical leadership and strategic direction for the hospital
• Mentoring and developing a team of doctors to uphold best practices
• Leading medical quality assurance and continuing education efforts
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top-tier clinicians
• Championing a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement
• Developing and maintaining medical policies and SOPs that champion the highest quality, evidence-based medicine
• Coordinating teaching rounds for DVM team
• Participating in CE events provided to internal DVM team and referring community
• Investigating patient safety concerns
• Participating in CE events provided to internal DVM team and referring community
• Participating in team engagement initiatives as designed by HDMonitoring DVM retention rates with assistance of HR/HD
• Communicating opportunities for team to participate in clinical trials through Ethos Science and Discovery
• Maintaining DEA hospital license
• Establishing and assuring compliance with controlled drug policy
• Maintaining OSHA compliance
• Ensuring medicine is provided in compliance with Federal, State and local regulatory requirements
• Maintaining DVM team licensure and credentialing
• Reviewing medically related client complaints and providing feedback to HD
• Communicating with the referring hospital to find resolution and maintain a positive relationship for the hospital
• Coaching DVM team to achieve superior client communication
• Maintaining a partial clinical caseload, allowing you to stay close to patient care while shaping the future of the hospital

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology & Cardiology
• Robust 24/7 Emergency team
• Highly trained and dedicated technicians and support staff
• Modern, spacious clinical setting designed for top-tier care and efficiency
• Collaborative team environment

Skills

• Strategic thinking and leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience in veterinary medicine and hospital operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time)
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time position