Medical Director (Emergency Veterinarian or Specialist)

Job Title : Medical Director

Location : Bowie, MD (within 30 minutes of Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Annapolis)

At Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty, we cultivate an atmosphere of continuous learning, diversity, unity, and growth.

Our culture is built on four foundational values : Compassion, Collaboration, Education, and Integrity. We strive to infuse these values into every aspect of our work, from our daily interactions with clients to the programs and initiatives we implement.

We take pride in being a teaching hospital and fostering the next generation of veterinary professionals. Externs and mentees are always welcome, and we seize every opportunity to facilitate learning and collaboration within our team.

What sets us apart is our unique multi-departmental structure. We house six specialty departments under one roof : Neurology, Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and ER / ICU (Ophthalmology coming December !).

This structure facilitates exceptional cross-collaboration and learning, allowing for daily morning huddles with experts from different fields to make informed, comprehensive medical decisions for our patients.

Instead of having to call a specialist for advice, you can simply walk down the hallway.

When it comes to wellness, we don't just talk the talk; we walk the walk. To promote well-being, we have instituted an active Wellness Program.

Recognizing the unique mental health challenges of the veterinary profession, we also have a full-time, on-site veterinary social worker to support the needs of our team and clients.

Additionally, we understand the importance of celebration, recognition, and diversity, and these are key aspects of our culture.

Our unique Reward Program serves to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our team, offering bespoke rewards that reflect their meaningful contributions.

We also demonstrate our commitment to diversity and unity through monthly engagement activities, which serve as platforms to celebrate our diverse backgrounds, encourage personal growth, and create joyful and fun-filled spaces.

This dedication to our team's well-being and continuous development nurtures a vibrant work environment, fostering a sense of value and inspiration in everyone, motivating them to always strive for their best.

To learn more about our team's dedication, our guiding mission, and the unique culture that defines us, click here :

Role and Responsibilities :

Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty (DCES), a multi-specialty and emergency 24-hour hospital, is excited to invite applications for a full-time Medical Director.

Our growing team seeks a collaborative, friendly, and compassionate professional to provide medical leadership for our hospital, manage associate and lead veterinarians, and assure regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine.

The Medical Director is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine is delivered to as many patients as possible in a way that is sustainable and efficient for our medical team.

In partnership with the existing Hospital Leadership Team, the Medical Director is responsible for the financial performance of the hospital, preparing operating and capital budgets, as well as meeting budget expectations.

As Medical Director, specific responsibilities will include :

Advancing Medical Care

• Oversees lead veterinarians, and supports them in oversight of surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, timely completion of medical records, and outstanding client communication and education.
• Answers client and referring doctor questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures, and provides thorough medical review as needed.
• Provides oversight and direction of medical standards, quality of care, and inventory.
• Establishes medical protocols.

Leading Clinical Staff and Practice

• Lead the recruiting and interviewing process for doctors, and when appropriate, administrative team members.
• Partner with doctors to set goals and monitors doctors’ performance and production.
• Ensures appropriate onboarding of all new staff doctors and relief veterinarians, and provides mentorship as needed.

Financial Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget, and capital budget.
• Monitors key financial reports.
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories.

Growing the Practice

• Drives patient visits and encourages community involvement to market the practice (lunch and learns, career days, etc.)
• Embraces changes and supports innovative operational programs within the hospital
• Seeks out opportunities for service line expansion that may improve practice growth

Qualifications and Skills :

The ideal candidate :

• Has previous Lead Veterinarian, Medical Director, or other applicable leadership experience
• Values integrity, exhibits superior communication, displays excellent client service and patient care
• Is a collaborative leader who will match and embrace DCES’s culture

Schedule :

We understand that work-life balance is critical to your well-being. With this in consideration, we designed the schedule as follows :

4-day work week, with a minimum of 50% of time spent on administrative duties

Please note, this is a full-time position and further details on schedule expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits :

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Retirement fund
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Continuing education allowance
• Mental health resources and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Time Off
30+ days ago