Executive Medical Director - ER - Encinitas, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Medical Director - ER - Encinitas, CA

Papaya Veterinary Care is looking for Executive Medical Director of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) candidates for our ER Hospital in Encinitas, CA.

We are a transformative veterinary hospital that offers an elevated level of care to both our patients (fur babies) and caregivers (clients). At Papaya Veterinary Care, our journey began with a simple yet powerful realization : veterinary care works best when doctors are empowered to be true medical leaders and business owners. We provide autonomy to our hospital teams while providing the resources and support of a larger veterinary network. We take pride in providing brand new state-of-the-art facilities, medical care led by experienced doctors, and a team of passionate technicians dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.  By providing a positive and healthy work culture for our staff, we can commit to creating an exceptional and uplifting experience for all our clients, patients, and employees.

Our emergency hospital is not far from the gorgeous Encinitas coastline. Our hospital is roughly 3000 square

feet, plenty of treatment tables, exam rooms, surgical room, and a break room for staff to put up their feet.

We share a common passion for animals and thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are looking for an

elevated experience in Veterinary Care, you have come to the right place!

Duties and Responsibilities :

Lead recruiting, hiring, mentoring and development of hospital DVM staff for a 24-hour emergency hospital.

This includes training in areas of weakness as well as promoting and supporting points of interest.

Train on best practice, presenting estimates and navigating financial clients to provide the best care for the pets.

Expectation that you are point of contact if they need help and an extra set of hands. This is included in the job duties and extra call- ins fees will not be paid out.

In addition to Leadership duties, the Medical Director will also be a practicing veterinarian.

Participate in hospital staff medical training to continue to push the quality of medicine forward.

Support and partner with Hospital Manager in the recruiting, hiring, training and development of

hospital staff.

Plan and host monthly doctor’s meetings

Own and plan all local marketing initiatives for brand awareness

Constantly seek out potential new revenue streams with providing valuable data and resources to prove any additional equipment adds to the location

Support the hospital manager in all operational initiative roll outs as it relates to enforcing what is put in place. Have a team ownership mentality.

Be involved in hospital financials to help the hospital manager make calculated decisions to benefit the hospital as a whole and set it up for success.

Operating the location with the hospital’s success in the forefront.

Foster an environment of responsibility and resilience.

Help roll out and provide timely feedback on company initiatives, tech developments and other

programs that impact hospital operations.

Other duties as assigned.

Fosters a culture of friendly client service.

Engage with staff and clients in a friendly and approachable manner.

Develop and drive hospital standards of care.

In partnership with the Hospital Manager, develop and execute hospital strategic plan to achieve key growth targets.

Create and manage DVM schedule for 24 / 7 operations as well as finding relief, covering for call outs.

In the scope of the job is covering all relief shifts the hospital is unable to get covered by relief as well as call outs. This is all encompassing in the salary and no additional pay will be given for these types of shifts.

Hospital Manager will support DVM schedule as it relates to fairness, financials, and coverage needed.

Lead client complaints and resolutions as they relate to practicing medicine

In partnership with the Hospital Manager, manage expenses to meet budgetary goals.

In partnership with Hospital Manager develop hospital specific SOPs

Hold leadership meetings with the hospital manager and other leadership team members to discuss operations and strategic planning. This will require coming to the hospital outside of your scheduled shift hours to complete.

EMD is expected to participate in corrective action conversations, annual reviews and any touch base meetings with staff to keep a pulse on operations and any concerns.

EMD to be financially literate and understand everything has a budget. Financial decisions, and purchases need to be made collectively with the hospital manager.

A strong driven individual that is looking to build something unique and make it their own. Truly has the hospital and company’s best interest in mind and will be asked to do things outside of the normal scope of an associate veterinarian.

Requirements :

Minimum of 6 years in practice

Minimum of 3 years management experience with P&L responsibility

Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of California

Minimum 3 years practicing emergency medicine

Ability to mentor and train associate veterinarians in every facet of their job

Willing and able to work in an ever-changing environment

Benefits : 401(K)

DEA and Veterinary License reimbursement

Professional Liability Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

CE allowance

Employer sponsored life insurance.

Paid time off

Pet care discount

Professional Development

Equity Incentive Program

Medical specialties : Emergency Medicine

Schedule : 12-hour shift, minimum 14 shifts a month

Salary : $200,000 - $300,000

Supplemental pay types : Production Bonus

Ability to commute / relocate : Encinitas, CA 92024 : Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location : In person

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