Are you passionate about leading a team of dedicated professionals in providing exceptional veterinary care? Look no further! Downtown Animal Care Center (DACC) is seeking a skilled and motivated Medical Director to join our esteemed team.
At DACC, we pride ourselves on being a full-service small animal hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services. Our commitment to excellence extends to high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter procedures. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including an in-house Idexx lab, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, and Cornerstone for electronic medical records, we ensure that our patients receive the highest standard of care. Collaborating with skilled technicians and utilizing the services of an orthopedic surgeon as needed, we facilitate over 15 surgeries per day. Moreover, our dedication to the community is reflected in our partnerships with 10+ rescue organizations.
Nestled in the vibrant Art District on Santa Fe in downtown Denver, our hospital offers an enriching work environment surrounded by 30+ art galleries, studios, craft breweries, and authentic Mexican restaurants. Additionally, the area boasts numerous outdoor activities year-round, from hiking and biking to skiing and snowboarding.
Position Overview:
As our Medical Director (MD), you will play a pivotal role in leading our hospital to new heights. Responsibilities include providing strong leadership, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining a culture of teamwork and excellence in patient care. In partnership with the leadership team, you will oversee practice operations and contribute to the financial health of the hospital. The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian, upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Compensation:
We offer a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $165,000 with options for sign-on of $50,000 and relocation.
Essential Functions:
Maintain high-quality veterinary care standards.
Set medical policies and oversee clinical practice.
Manage patient care, client complaints, and staff scheduling.
Lead by example, monitoring DVM performance and providing mentorship.
Identify new service opportunities and contribute to practice growth.
Competencies:
Conflict resolution
Leadership
Communication
Customer Service
Ethics
Positivity
Qualifications:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree
3-5 years of clinical experience preferred
Skills:
Exceptional communication skills
Excellent time-management and delegation abilities
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Professionalism and courtesy in all interactions
Well-developed interpersonal skills
If you are ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and make a positive impact as a Medical Director, we invite you to apply! Please email your resume to JP Garcia at jgarcia@petvetcarecenters.com to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
At PetVet Care Centers, our hospitals are managed locally, and supported globally, through our connected network. We are a group of over 450 small animal, mixed animal and equine general practice, specialty and emergency hospitals. We appreciate the differences in each community and support the local traditions which have made our member hospitals so successful.
Our location based Medical Directors guide quality of care, inform staff development and ensure community connection. Medical decisions, treatment plans and medication choices are made by each of our individual doctors, locally.
PetVet supports individualized learning opportunities, and encourages doctors to advance their skill through generous continuing education assistance.
We offer a top notch benefits package, which includes additional time off for CE and a variety of benefits to enhance quality of life including creative, flexible scheduling and deferred compensation.
PetVet Care Centers wants you to take pride in your workplace, and is committed to investments in equipment and the facility so you can service the community with the highest quality of care.
If you are interested in partnering with ...exemplary veterinarians and staff, please connect with one of our Recruitment team members listed in each job opening.
