Area Medical Director – OR/WA

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Area Medical Director overseeing hospitals in Oregon and Washington for Petco. Leadership role focusing on quality medicine and fostering a positive culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and management to Petco owned full-service hospitals and its partners within the assigned area.
  • Represent the mission and values while creating a positive culture.
  • Drive hospital growth and deliver performance objectives.
  • Ensure hospitals practice a high standard of quality medicine and provide excellent patient care and client service.
  • Lead and manage all hospitals in assigned area to drive hospital growth and deliver performance objectives.
  • Manage, develop, and mentor hospital veterinarians and medical leaders through evaluation and coaching.
  • Act as primary medical point of contact for all Petco owned hospitals within assigned area.
  • Oversee and assure hospital compliance and safety protocols.
  • Partner with operational leadership to manage client concerns.
  • Monitor and report veterinarian adherence to medical standards.
  • Assist in recruitment, interview, hiring, and onboarding process.
  • Support and manage the performance of the hospitals, prepare operating and capital budgets, and meet financial objectives.

Requirements:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or its equivalent
  • Active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the states in which the assigned hospitals are located or ability to obtain by start date
  • Current DEA license
  • Current Controlled Substance License, if applicable, in states in which the assigned hospitals are located or ability to obtain by start date
  • USDA Category I Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date
  • Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record required
  • At least 4 years of clinical practice experience
  • Strong knowledge of medical operations including but not limited to assurance of medical quality, setting protocols to ensure compliance with Petco SOPs and the state veterinary practice act, driving regular team educational enhancement opportunities, advising and leading medical case discussions as necessary, and knowledge of equipment and formulary medical use and needs
  • General understanding of business financials
  • Excellent problem-solving skills that allow expeditious diagnosis of patient problems and thoroughness in contentious issues involving doctors or clients.
  • Ability to travel frequently between regional hospital locations with the potential of up to 20% of overnight travel

Benefits:

  • Pet First – Protect & Empower.
  • Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond.
  • Let’s Go! Own & Commit.
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Career advancement opportunities