Veterinary Medical Director
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a collaborative, engaged, and passionate veterinary leader with several years of clinical experience to serve as Medical Director. The Medical Director partners with hospital administration, supports relationships with veterinary partners, and works with clinicians across the hospital to strengthen community, workplace culture, and medical quality. The role includes dedicated paid administrative time away from the clinical floor. The Medical Director upholds standards for patient care, client and referral veterinarian satisfaction, and patient safety; supports quality and operational initiatives; fosters a clinician-driven, learning-focused culture; and leads clinician recruiting, engagement, and retention. The successful candidate works harmoniously with clinicians, staff, and referring veterinarians and interacts with referral practices through personal visits, continuing education presentations, and phone discussions about cases. The hospital is a new, nearly 17,000-square-foot multispecialty facility in Nashville with an established 24/7 emergency service and surgery service, and capacity for critical care, internal medicine, oncology, and radiology. The facility includes advanced diagnostic and clinical equipment, dedicated specialty work areas, and spaces for staff and clients. The opportunity also includes contributing to the growth of the hospital’s internal medicine department and team. BluePearl offers competitive compensation, professional development and learning resources, and a broad benefits package. The organization describes opportunities for career growth across BluePearl and Mars Veterinary Health, and emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, associate development, and access to clinical research.
Requirements
- Several years of clinical experience.
- Self-motivated and collaborative.
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with clinicians, staff, and referring veterinarians.
- Willing to interact with referring veterinarians through practice visits, continuing education presentations, and phone case discussions.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced clinician with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Interest in leading the development and growth of an internal medicine department.
Responsibilities
- Uphold medical quality standards for patient care, client and referral veterinarian satisfaction, and patient safety.
- Support quality and operational initiatives.
- Foster a clinician-driven culture and a learning environment.
- Lead clinician recruiting, engagement, and retention.
- Partner with hospital administration and interact with clinicians across the hospital.
- Support veterinary partner relationships and contribute positively to hospital culture and the work environment.
- Engage with referring veterinarians through practice visits, continuing education presentations, and phone discussions about cases.
- Help build and grow the internal medicine department and team.
Benefits
- Competitive annual base salary based on experience.
- Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance.
- Dedicated paid administrative time off the floor.
- Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
- Access to BluePearl University and more than 2,000 medical journals.
- Coverage or support for PLIT, DEA license costs, and AVMA dues.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave and fertility plans.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Clinician annual stipend.
- Outstanding technician support.
- Regional social workers.
- Twelve free mental health sessions each year through Lyra and access to trained mental health first aiders.
- Employee Assistance Program with three free face-to-face specialist visits.
- Pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, food, and supplies.
- Additional discounts on Royal Canin pet food, Mars products, cell phones, car purchases and rentals, and travel.
- Annual company store allowance.
- Free memberships to VetGirl, VetFolio, and OntheFloor@Dove.
- Free RECOVER CPR certifications.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
- Access to clinical studies and research support through BluePearl Science.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
