Veterinary Medical Director

BluePearl Pet Hospital•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a collaborative, engaged, and passionate veterinary leader with several years of clinical experience to lead their team of emergency and specialty clinicians in the role of Medical Director. As Medical Director, you will partner in leadership with hospital administration to create a sense of community and interact globally with the hospital and all clinicians. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support veterinary partner relationships and enhance an engaging work environment, making a positive impact on the culture while cultivating an environment where medical quality stands out. BluePearl Cedar Rapids, IA, founded in 2005, started with an emergency team and a board-certified surgeon, and has since expanded to include specialists in internal medicine, dermatology, and a residency-completed Criticalist. Doctors collaborate with primary care veterinarians to provide advanced diagnostics, treatments, and procedures, offering around-the-clock advanced veterinary care. The hospital values a team approach, with doctors sharing information and consulting to ensure patients receive integrated specialist care. BluePearl is committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care by supporting associates through shared passion, knowledge, and talents, emphasizing continuous learning to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care. The company fosters a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Several years of clinical experience
Entrepreneurial spirit
Self-motivated
Collaborative
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with other clinicians, staff and referring veterinarians
Willing to interact with referring veterinarians in a variety of ways including making personal visits to their practices, presenting CE programs, and discussing cases by phone

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
Interacting with referring veterinarians including making personal visits to their practices, presenting CE programs, and discussing cases by phone

Benefits

Competitive salary
Relocation assistance
Dedicated paid administrative time off the floor
Annual continuing education allowance
Free continuing education sessions
BluePearl University for training
Access to over 2,000 medical journals
Talent development programs
Leadership workshops
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, and floating holiday plans
401(k)
Life insurance options
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible work schedules
A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment
Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra, an online mental health support platform
Annual company store allowance
Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food
Free subscription to VetGirl, the number one veterinary CE resource for busy veterinary professionals
Free RECOVER Rescuer certification/re-certification and discounted Fear Free Certification
Access Mars Center for Veterinary Excellence a platform for knowledge sharing across all Mars Veterinary Health business units