Chief Veterinary Medical Officer - Medical Director - Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
About the Job
Description
We are seeking a Chief Veterinary Medical Officer to join our team.
As our Chief Veterinary Medical Officer, you will manage a team of Specialists in Oncology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine, a cohesive group of seven (and counting) Emergency (ER) Clinicians.
We pride ourselves on not only being a premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital for Chattanooga and beyond, but being a neighborhood partner and trusted resource for compassionate and advanced treatment, which is evident by our 4.8-star Google rating with over 900 reviews.
As our Chief Veterinary Medical Officer, you will manage a team of Specialists in Oncology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine, a cohesive group of seven (and counting) Emergency (ER) Clinicians.
We pride ourselves on not only being a premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital for Chattanooga and beyond, but being a neighborhood partner and trusted resource for compassionate and advanced treatment, which is evident by our 4.8-star Google rating with over 900 reviews.
The Veterinary Medical Director's responsibilities and duties include:
- Typically Medical Directors work on the floor 3-4 days a week
- Leading and growing the team, managing DVM schedules, holding meetings, conducting annual reviews, developing and monitoring compliance protocols
- Supporting the Veterinarian (DVM) staff in the personal development of medical and administrative needs
- Partnering with your Regional Operations Manager and Hospital Leadership to ensure compliance with regulations, assisting with the preparation of annual planning strategies, ensuring financial success and the development of a vision for the growth of the practice
- Partnering with Hospital Leadership to create a positive teamwork environment in which veterinarians and staff deliver quality medicine and exceptional client service
Benefits:
- Base salary + production (negotiable)
- Sign-on bonus
- Eligible for an annual performance bonus
- Up to $10k relocation assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and 2% company match
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- CE Allowance ($3,500 a year and 3 days of CE-specific PTO for Medical Directors)
- We pay 100% of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees
- Access to specialized veterinary training courses, including a Veterinary Medical Director Cohort Training Program.
- No state income tax!
- No non-compete agreements for General Practice!
Our ideal candidate:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- An active veterinary license in the state of TN is preferred, but not required, we will cover state licensure transfer fees
- Ideally, 5+ years of Emergency (ER) Veterinary Medicine practice experience
- Currently has federal DEA licenses or is eligible to obtain upon hire
- Proficiency in internal medicine, diagnostics, surgery and emergency care
- Passionate about building and fostering a strong team
- Positive and effective leadership
- Ability to manage staff and outcomes with emotional intelligence
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
- Delegation of tasks and achieving results with practice team members
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What we offer at our practice:
- State-of-the-art veterinary technology and fully equipped surgical suites, including an on-site CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy.
- The most up-to-date equipment including Snyder oxygen cage, canine and feline transfusions, Liga-Sur, PoliPhase sealant, and GIA stapler
- 24-hour monitoring care
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Isolation ward
- Cure for Cats Thyroid Treatment Center
- A cohesive group of experts that values teamwork and client experience
- A skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff
Source : Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Chattanooga
