Veterinary Medical Director
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Paramus, NJ 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. 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.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree is required.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as 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
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Relocation package
- Base salary up to $210,000.00
- Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
- Annual Medical Director stipen
- Ongoing Continuing education (CE) opportunities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
