Medical Director DVM

Overview

Companion Animal Hospital (AAHA Accredited) in Kenosha, WI is seeking a dynamic, innovative leader to join our growing and family-oriented team as our Medical Director!

Are you a passionate, experienced leader seeking an excellent directorship opportunity or an ambitious, experienced associate veterinarian looking to take the next step in your DVM career?

What’s in it for you?

Career Development - Take your career to the next level with this chance to grow and lead a compassionate and driven team that is willing to work hard towards collective goals.

The Companion Kenosha team is just waiting for your leadership skills and business acumen to reach their full potential! Bring your creative solutions to solve our hard problems and enjoy the career satisfaction you deserve!

The Perfect Blend of Autonomy and Support This is an opportunity to for you to develop protocols, provide strategic direction, coaching and problem solve while having the support of area leaders who have walked in your shoes.

Financial Reward Competitive salary plus production and a generous sign-on bonus of course! Plus financial incentives for hospital growth - be truly rewarded for your effort!

About our hospital & team :

Companion Animal Hospital is an AAHA-certified full-service, small animal veterinary hospital, focusing on comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.

located on the shores of Lake Michigan in beautiful Kenosha, Wisconsin. Kenosha has a wonderful farmers market, lake shore activities, and many family events.

Kenosha is also home to America’s largest municipal recreation facility!

Learn more about us at

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Veterinary Duties (80-90%)

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive, percentages are guidelines but may vary based on clinic needs determined by the Hospital Director.

• Perform duties included in the associate Veterinarian job description.
• Achieve specific production goals as elected in the hospital’s annual planning.
• Maintain veterinary excellence by attending annual CE, striving for continuous improvement, and leading innovation within the veterinary team.

Medical Director Duties (10-20%)

• Consistently role model Medical Excellence, setting the example for the highest quality of medicine, client service, education, and efficiency.
• Continuously strive to establish excellent relationships with all doctors resulting in engagement, retention, medical and surgical skill development, compassion fatigue abatement, and modeling leadership that serves.
• Manage the veterinarians in the hospital to include regular performance discussions, performance reviews, hiring, firing, discipline, corrective actions, and the like.
• Conduct regular coaching conversations with the veterinarian team to support their ongoing individual development including production reports and PCT reviews.
• Support Practice Manager in establishing doctor schedule to ensure client needs for convenience and availability are met.
• Participate in the interview process for associate veterinarians; other staff as needed to support the PM.
• Attend hospital staff and leadership meetings as appropriate.
• Hold monthly hospital doctor’s meetings to include :
• Educating and leading the veterinary team to make determinations around SKU consolidation, appropriate product selection, and laboratory strategy.
• Ensure timely conveyance of contemporary topics and provide educational pieces in the pursuit of medical excellence.
• Discuss new procedures and services that can be offered to clients to grow the business.
• Promote and role model a culture of recruitment and mentorship. Supervise internship, externship, and mentorship programs to ensure a positive experience for students and / or new graduates.

Ideal Qualifications :

• Licensed Wisconsin Veterinarian (active and clear)
• Preferably at least 3 years' practical clinical experience
• Leadership Experience desired, but not required
• High clinical standards - Committed to compassionate, exceptional veterinary care
• Understanding and willingness to learn financial and operating management of the hospital
• Passionate about teaching, learning, leadership skills and peer mentorship

Our Offer :

• Competitive Annual Base Salary!
• Sign On Bonus!
• Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual!
• Medical Director Leadership Bonuses!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
• Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
• 401k with employer match
• Continued comprehensive Leadership Training under Dr. Betsy Charles (VP, Learning & Leadership Development)
• Paid Parental leave
• Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
• Voluntary Life / AD&D Insurance
• Power of the Network to use in the Clinic and to Grow your Interests

We would love to speak with you and to learn more about your career goals.

Apply today for immediate consideration! If you have the drive, passion, and medical skills we’re looking for, we’d love to meet you.

For confidential consideration, please send your resume to Katie Shaffer at :