Veterinary Medical Director

BluePearl Vet, LLC

37d•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital, Christiana in Newark, DE is seeking is seeking a collaborative, engaged, and passionate veterinary leader with several years of clinical experience to lead our team of emergency and specialty clinicians in the role of Medical Director. The Medical Director will partner in leadership with hospital administration to create a sense of community and interact globally with the hospital and all clinicians. Using excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the Medical Director will support veterinary partner relationships and enhance an engaging work environment for all by making a positive impact on the culture while cultivating an environment where medical quality stands out. There is dedicated paid administrative time off the floor to allow for success in creating a positive impact. The ideal applicant needs to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work harmoniously and effectively with other clinicians, staff and referring veterinarians. We have an incredible collaborative relationship with our referring veterinarians, and the right candidate must be willing to interact in a variety of ways including making personal visits to their practices, presenting CE programs, and discussing cases by phone. About BluePearl, Christiana: Our skilled, dedicated, and collaborative veterinary team is ready to assist you in our mission to enrich lives through remarkable care for pets! We're located in Christiana and serve the entire Delmarva region, including Wilmington, Newport, Stanton and Newark. Our 20,000 square foot hospital is equipped with advanced suites and technology to provide compassionate care for pets. Special features include: Separate dog and cat waiting areas. Expanded ICU with 24-hour monitoring. On-site CT scanner for detailed imaging. I-131 radioactive iodine treatment for cats with hyperthyroidism. Surgical suite offering life-changing procedures like total hip replacement surgery. Plus, we have a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center with both land and hydrotherapy/underwater treadmills. For the humans, we have a large conference room for onsite meetings and Continuing Education events. Why BluePearl? Because it is an exceptional place to work! BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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.

Responsibilities

Upholding medical quality standards (patient care, client and referral veterinarian satisfaction, and patient safety)
Supporting quality and operational initiatives
Fostering a clinician-driven culture and one that cultivates a learning environment
Clinician recruiting, engagement, and retention.

Benefits

Annual base salary plus annual Medical Director stipend.
Relocation assistance.
Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (NO negative accrual).
401(k) with employer match.
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. 12 FREE sessions.
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.
Vet-TROMA – First-of-Its-Kind Veterinary Partnership with the U.S. Army