Group Medical Director

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Group Medical Director overseeing veterinary operations and patient safety to drive quality care across VCA hospitals. Managing and mentoring medical directors while ensuring high standards of veterinary practice.

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
  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Specialty board certification or advanced clinical training preferred
  • Experience leading across multiple hospitals or locations preferred
  • Involvement in professional veterinary organizations preferred

Benefits:

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • paid vacation/sick days
  • 401(k)
  • generous employee pet discounts